What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Workers Compensation Paralegal position at Equivity, Inc.?
Are you an experienced Workers' Compensation paralegal with a passion for detail and providing exceptional service? Join Equivity, a leader in virtual assistance services across the US, as a virtual Workers' Compensation paralegal!
Key Responsibilities:
Draft legal documents related to workers’ compensation cases, including petitions, discovery responses, motions, and settlement documents.
Manage and maintain case files, ensuring all medical records, employment records, and legal correspondence are properly organized and updated.
Communicate professionally with clients, insurance companies, opposing attorneys, medical providers, and state workers' compensation boards.
Review, summarize, and abstract medical records to support case analysis, discovery, and trial preparation.
Summarize expert deposition testimony and witness statements to assist in evaluating case strengths and weaknesses.
Electronically file documents with state workers' compensation boards and courts, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and filing deadlines.
Assist attorneys in all phases of case development, including preparing for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Coordinate scheduling of medical evaluations, hearings, and appointments related to case progress.
Provide administrative support such as conducting client intakes, drafting correspondence, calendaring deadlines, and maintaining accurate case timelines.
Why Equivity?
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, vision, dental benefits, sick days, employee discounts, EAP, and expense reimbursements.
Work Flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy of working from home.
About Equivity:
Equivity provides virtual assistance to clients nationwide, specializing in administrative, marketing, and paralegal support. We support solo practitioners and multi-partner law firms across various legal specialties.
If you want to learn more about Equivity’s world, visit:
www.equivityva.com
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Equivity is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
3 years of experience handling workers' compensation cases.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, video conferencing platforms, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Experience with case management software like Clio and SmartAdvocate is a plus.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Comfortable working remotely with your own laptop, smartphone, and broadband internet access.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
