Personal Injury Paralegal

Accentuate Staffing; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Raleigh is seeking a Bilingual Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to manage a high-volume caseload of claims. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience, be fluent in English and Spanish, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing up to 150 cases, tracking deadlines, drafting legal documents, and providing client updates. The position requires an Associate's degree and knowledge of NC Workers’ Compensation procedures. Proficiency in legal research tools and case management systems is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of workers’ compensation experience as a paralegal or case manager.
• Strong knowledge of NC Workers’ Compensation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 150 workers’ compensation cases with organized files.
• Track court deadlines and manage attorney calendars.
• Collect and summarize medical records for mediations and hearings.
• Draft and file legal documents with the NC Industrial Commission.
• Provide regular client communication and case updates.
• Coordinate depositions and meetings with clients and attorneys.
• Support case preparation and discovery responses.
• Provide administrative support with document management.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Excellent organization skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

NC Paralegal Certificate

Tools

GrowPath

Filevine

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a Bilingual Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to join a law firm in Raleigh. The ideal candidate is highly organized, client-focused, and able to independently manage a high-volume caseload of workers’ compensation claims from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 150 workers’ compensation cases, maintaining organized files and documentation throughout the case lifecycle.
• Track and manage court deadlines, hearings, mediations, depositions, and attorney calendars.
• Collect, review, and summarize medical records and bills for mediations and hearings while tracking unpaid medical expenses.
• Draft and file legal documents including correspondence, discovery responses, motions, affidavits, and deposition notices with the NC Industrial Commission.
• Maintain regular client communication, providing case updates and guidance on treatment, benefits, and case progress.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and meetings with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Support case preparation, discovery responses, and overall litigation processes.
• Provide administrative support including document management, scanning, filing, and mailing.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• NC Paralegal Certificate preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of workers’ compensation experience as a paralegal or case manager.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of NC Workers’ Compensation procedures.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Experience with case management systems such as GrowPath or Filevine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.