Lead Workers' Comp Paralegal — Own the Practice

Crisp Recruit; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare eligibility

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick leave

Job summary

Houser Injury Law is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to own and advance the firm’s workers' compensation practice. Based in Wilmington, NC, you will independently manage ~20 files, support the attorney, and leverage Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and case management software to enhance efficiency and client service.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and potential expansion to full-time with continued growth and client-focused results.

Qualifications

• Several years of dedicated experience in workers' compensation.
• Ability to own and manage the firm’s workers' compensation department.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and case management software.
• Excellent written communication and prompt responsiveness.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate file documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently oversee the entire caseload of approximately 20 workers' compensation files with minimal supervision.
• Serve as the primary operational partner to the Workers' Compensation Attorney, ensuring files are organized and ready for review.
• Communicate with clients via written tools (email, case management software) to keep them informed and reduce phone traffic.
• Build trust with clients and request feedback and Google reviews from satisfied clients.
• Utilize technology (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, case management software) for efficient document management and communication.
• Identify and implement next steps independently to maintain momentum on cases.
• Assist with additional case support tasks (medical records requests, lien management) if the role expands to full-time.

Skills

Workers' Compensation experience

Independent worker

Written communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Case management software

Job description

Houser Injury Law is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to own and advance the firm’s workers' compensation practice. Based in Wilmington, NC, you will independently manage ~20 files, support the attorney, and leverage Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and case management software to enhance efficiency and client service.

The role emphasizes autonomy, collaboration with leadership, and potential expansion to full-time with continued growth and client-focused results.