Medicare & WC Paralegal — Research, Drafting & Case Prep

Emergent Holdings; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Holdings in Lansing, MI seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys in case preparation, research, and file management. You will conduct legal research, analyze statutes, draft complex documents, interview clients and witnesses, and collect material relevant to cases.

The role requires initiative with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, organization, and handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification required.
• Continuous learning is encouraged.
• Experience with workers’ compensation claims is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize medical and other records and prepare summaries.
• Interview witnesses and confer with personnel while performing research.
• Assist attorneys with complex caseload research and briefs.
• Provide advice on contracts and identify complex legal issues.
• Prepare notes and exhibits for hearings; draft pleadings.
• Retrieve and analyze information from Workers’ Compensation website.
• Assist in docket management and case assignment.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Case management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or Paralegal certification

Tools

Law Library

Research databases

Job description

Emergent Holdings in Lansing, MI seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys in case preparation, research, and file management. You will conduct legal research, analyze statutes, draft complex documents, interview clients and witnesses, and collect material relevant to cases.

The role requires initiative with minimal supervision. The position emphasizes strong written and oral communication, organization, and handling confidential information.