MGC Charleston- Workers' Compensation Paralegal

MGC Legal Staff Career; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work option

Job summary

MGC Legal Staff Career in Charleston, SC seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join its team. This role requires 1-3 years of paralegal experience, strong written and verbal communication, and sharp attention to detail.

Hybrid/remote work is available after training. Prior law firm or insurance experience is helpful but not required; candidates should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be proficient with ProLaw and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• 1–3 years of worker's compensation paralegal experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.

Responsibilities

• Open and close files; organize and maintain case files.
• Set up new files and enter case information into ProLaw.
• Review mail and deadlines; take action on items.
• Communicate with clients about missing documents and updates.
• Prepare file summaries, benefit and medical summaries.
• Draft mediation requests and petitions for benefit determination.
• Prepare initial drafts of written discovery and responses.
• Coordinate document production and record requests.
• Review productions and prepare summaries as needed.
• Assist attorneys for depositions, mediations, hearings, trials.
• Prepare settlement documents and coordinate hearings.
• Ensure settlements comply with Bureau or Court rules.
• Docket hearing notices and deadlines in ProLaw.
• Coordinate IMEs and follow up on medical records requests.
• Review bills and send acknowledgment letters.
• Meet monthly billing expectations.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff; contribute positively to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

ProLaw

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

AI in legal work

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Four-year degree or certificate

Tools

ProLaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Charleston, SC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are currently seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join our team in our Charleston, SC office. Candidates must be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates must also have 1-3 years of related work experience.

This position offers flexibility regarding a hybrid/remote work arrangement once trained. We’re looking for candidates that work well in a fast-paced environment. (Prior law firm or insurance experience would be beneficial, but not necessary).

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• 1–3 years of worker's compensation paralegal experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Open and close files; organize and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Set up new files, including entering case information into ProLaw and preparing file materials
• Review incoming mail and file materials for deadlines, extensions, and immediate action items
• Communicate with clients regarding missing documents and case updates
• Prepare file summaries, benefit calculators, and medical summaries
• Draft Requests for Mediation and Petitions for Benefit Determination
• Prepare initial drafts of written discovery and discovery responses for attorney review
• Coordinate document production and request medical, personnel, FOIA, and project records
• Review document productions and prepare summaries as needed
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Prepare settlement documents and coordinate approval hearings as needed
• Ensure settlements are finalized in compliance with applicable Bureau or Court rules
• Docket hearing notices, deadlines, and attorney tasks accurately in ProLaw
• Coordinate IMEs and follow up on medical record requests
• Review bills and prepare acknowledgment letters to clients, insureds, and commissions
• Meet monthly billing expectations
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff while contributing positively to a team environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned