Flexible-Work Paralegal - Workers' Compensation Defense

Hamilton & Miller, PA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual compensation

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with generous匹k

Progressive wellness programs

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to provide litigation support for the defense practice. The role manages subpoenas, discovery workflows, and records reviews, coordinating with providers, vendors, and experts while working independently within defense litigation.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of paralegal experience in workers' compensation, a paralegal certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills to meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience supporting a Workers' Compensation defense practice group.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Trial-prep exposure with exhibit lists, witness prep, and trial notebooks; prior experience with case-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare and follow up on record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and flag issues such as prior injuries, pre-existing conditions, and causation.
• Identify treating/referring and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; prepare expert notebooks.
• Conduct legal and factual research (LexisNexis/Westlaw); draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial/pretrial materials.
• Manage calendars and critical deadlines; schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and related travel; coordinate with courts, clients, vendors, providers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• E-file in state and federal courts; prepare exhibit and hearing binders; coordinate court reporters and interpreters.
• Proven proficiency in defense Workers' Compensation discovery and subpoena practice.
• Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers; ability to spot gaps and escalation issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Communication (technical & non-tech)

Time management

Prioritization

Independence with teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

LexisNexis/Westlaw

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to provide litigation support for the defense practice. The role manages subpoenas, discovery workflows, and records reviews, coordinating with providers, vendors, and experts while working independently within defense litigation.

Ideal candidates bring at least 3 years of paralegal experience in workers' compensation, a paralegal certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills to meet deadlines in a