Workers' Compensation Paralegal - Columbia, United States - Carolina Legal Associates

Description

Currently seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal for a well-established law firm located in *Columbia, SC* at their office in Lexington.

The candidate needs to have at least 3 to 5 years of recent workers' compensation experience in a law firm.

The ideal candidate should be able to multitask and handle confidential cases and who is eager to learn and grow within this firm.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
• 3 to 5 years of workers' compensation experience required in a law firm
• Previous experience in personal injury and auto accidents is helpful but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, and other case management software
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Meet with new and current clients in local office/over the phone.
• Manage cases from intake through disbursement.
• Organize and maintain documents in an electronic filing system.
• Keep track of and adhere to filing deadlines.
• Gather and arrange evidence including medical records and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents
• Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, physicians' offices, and outside vendors to schedule interviews and meetings for attorney.
• Administrative duties that include entering client notes, drafting letters and other case specific documents, summarizing medical records, etc.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• No travel

• Litigation: 2 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
• Workers' compensation law: 3 years (Required)