What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Service Specialists Inc.?
Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal for a successful firm in Ridgeland, MS. The first few months of training is in-office, with potential hybrid schedule after that.
Responsibilities :
- Review file materials for immediate needs, deadlines, extensions and paralegal tasks and contact client for missing key documents
- Prepare File Summary and Medical Summary - update as additional information is received
- Assist with preparation of Commission forms and / or pleadings (at attorney direction)
- Prepare initial draft of written discovery for attorney review
- Prepare initial discovery responses and coordinate document production
- Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
- Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, project files
- Review document production for additional needs and possible summary
- Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings and trial
- Coordinates with multiple parties to schedule Employer Medical Examinations / Independent Medical Examinations and prepares documentation as per physician's policy
- Coordinate with attorney regarding initial preparation of settlement documents
- Follow-up to ensure settlement is approved and finalized pursuant to applicable Commission rules
- Other billable tasks as assigned
- Cooperates with co-workers
- Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
- Works as a member of a team
- Accepts change in a productive manner
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements :
Salary : $40,000-$70,000 DOE Benefits
For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing sfields@.
Salary : $40,000 - $70,000
