Ohio Workers’ Compensation Paralegal – Proactive Support

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys in a respected Cleveland law office. This role targets a detail-oriented legal professional who understands Ohio workers’ compensation procedures and can independently manage claims, filings, and deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing claims for hearings, drafting pleadings and summaries, organizing medical records, coordinating IMEs, monitoring deadlines, and submitting documents

Qualifications

• At least three years of paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio procedures.
• Paralegal certificate, related degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complete time-sensitive assignments.
• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to attorney support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workers’ compensation claims for administrative hearings.
• Draft pleadings, claim summaries, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Request, organize, and review medical records.
• Coordinate independent medical examinations and prepare summary correspondence.
• Monitor case activity, filing requirements, and critical deadlines.
• Submit documents electronically to courts and administrative agencies.
• Proofread filings for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and outside parties.
• Identify potential issues and elevate them appropriately.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys in a respected Cleveland law office. This role targets a detail-oriented legal professional who understands Ohio workers’ compensation procedures and can independently manage claims, filings, and deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing claims for hearings, drafting pleadings and summaries, organizing medical records, coordinating IMEs, monitoring deadlines, and submitting documents