Paralegal - Workers' Compensation - Glen Burnie, United States - Zirkin and Schmerling Law

Description

The Paralegal for our busy Workers' Comp law practice at our Glen Burnie office. The paralegal will be responsible for effectively maintaining client files assigned to him/her. This will require speaking with clients, insurance companies, healthcare providers, and other parties involved in the client's case. The Paralegal will work directly with the attorney to efficiently resolve cases. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are required to perform these functions.


Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintaining frequent contact with clients and assisting clients in advancing their claims.
• Obtaining relevant documentation from various parties related to the case.
• Processing claims paperwork.
• Keeping accurate records of all work and organizing within client's file.
• Timely addressing any issues.
• Draft, compile and organize evidence for workers' compensation hearings and court proceedings.
• Assist with discovery to help the attorney identify, locate and analyze evidence.
• Prepare exhibits for hearings by compiling, reviewing and analyzing medical, vocational, and other relevant records.
• Answer office phones and assist with general office work.

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), and Internet browsers (Explorer, Chrome, Firefox).
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Experience:

• Workers' Compensation law office experience required.
• Computer literate and able to learn software utilized by the firm.

Experience researching case law.


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Relocate:

• Glen Burnie, MD 21061: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person