Paralegal /Legal Secretary (Workers' Compensation) (Claimant Law)

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Reports To: Attorney Team Leader, HR Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Martin Law is seeking an organized and efficient Paralegal or Secretary to assist in all aspects of trial preparation and litigation of cases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Paralegal duties:

· Case and checklist management

· Prepare case files and legal documents.

· Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, counsel, and judges.

· Manage attorney calendar (schedule mediations, hearings, etc.)

· Perform docket searches, obtain lien information, litigation costs, and reimbursement costs.

· Ensure attorney fees are up to date, accurate, and being paid by insurance carriers.

Secretarial duties:

· Case and checklist management

· Communicate with clients, court counsel, adjusters, medical providers, nurse case managers, etc.

· Process all attorney dictation and action items stemming from dictation.

· Obtain, prepare, and file electronic legal documents from the Bureau Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS)

· Open, scan, and enter all mail into the case management system.

· Maintain attorney calendar (schedule hearings, meetings, client appointments, etc.)

Other Responsibilities

· Take new client intakes (after 90 days)

· Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

· Paralegal Certificate, associate degree, or equivalent work experience

· One year of Workers’ Compensation experience (preferred)

· Case Management experience (preferred)

· Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

Salary is commensurate with years of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person