Worker’s Compensation Paralegal

CLA is currently seeking a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal for a well-established law firm in Columbia, SC. The candidate needs to have at least 2 to 3 years of recent workers’ compensation experience in a law firm, preferably on the Plaintiff side, but Defense experience is also welcomed. The candidate should be able to multitask, handle confidential cases, and be eager to learn!

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling all aspects of workers’ compensation cases from the initial client intake meeting through resolution and disbursement
• Guide clients through the case process
• 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 gather information, get updates, and schedule interviews and meetings for attorneys.
• Administrative duties that include entering client notes, drafting letters and other case-specific documents, summarizing medical records, etc.

• Assisting the attorneys with correspondence and other administrative duties as assigned

Minimum and Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
• 2-3 years of recent workers’ compensation experience 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

**All resumes are held in strict confidence. **

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.