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Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Beacon HillNew Castle, DE, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Beacon Hill's client has an immediate opening for an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join its Delaware Workers' Compensation group. The candidate will work a hybrid schedule in their New Castle, DE office. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of workers' compensation laws and procedures.

Responsibilities :

  • Assist attorneys in managing a high-volume caseload of workers' compensation cases from inception to resolution.
  • Obtain medical records (via subpoenas), draft medical chronologies, and work with experts.
  • Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, medical summaries, etc.
  • File legal documents with state workers' compensation boards or courts in accordance with local rules.
  • Organize and maintain client files, ensuring all records are up to date and properly stored.
  • Review and summarize medical records, and other case documentation.
  • Provide litigation support, as needed.
  • Will be responsible for meeting a daily time billing requirement.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements :

  • 2+ years of Paralegal experience, preferably in workers' compensation.
  • Bachelor's degree and / or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization preferred.
  • Should have prior experience with time entries and billing experience to meet a daily billable hour requirement.
  • Familiarity with workers' compensation concepts, terminology, and procedures.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
  • Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexis a plus.
  • Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records, including follow up, following deadlines, organization of medical records, preparing medical index, and discovery production process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.
  • Ability to work well independently and collaborate effectively in a team setting.

    • Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and / or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

    California residents : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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    Company Profile :

    Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

    Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties / disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

    Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

    Benefits Information :

    Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

    Benefits Information :

    Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

    We look forward to working with you.

    Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

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