Paralegal

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Gym reimbursement

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken LLC seeks a paralegal to manage discovery in workers’ compensation files, assist lawyers in defense planning, and maintain organized case oversight for multiple matters.

Ideal candidates multitask across several files, work well alone or in a team, and welcome training and mentorship as part of a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• 3+ years of litigation support experience, workers’ compensation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the discovery process from start to finish for workers’ compensation files.
• Draft and serve pleadings to administrative offices and courts.
• Draft, process, and file/send correspondence and settlement documents.
• Coordinate with third‑party professionals for discovery materials.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and conferences.
• Regularly review and exchange incoming discoveries within deadlines.

Skills

Case management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Paralegal certification preferred

Job description

A paralegal: an effective case manager who is in charge of moving documents through the discovery stage for every client file that has been assigned, assisting lawyers in creating defense plans, and keeping careful, well-organized oversight and working knowledge of each case. The ideal applicant will be able to work both alone and as part of a team. This role is ideal for someone who is excellent at multitasking across several files, handling detailed duties, and setting priorities. There will be training and ongoing mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and discovery process from beginning to end in assigned workers’ compensation files.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act and relevant administrative procedures.
• Draft and serve various pleadings to administrative offices and courts.
• Draft, process, and file/send correspondence, various legal documents/forms, and settlement documents.
• Create IME/DIME packets for filing with administrative offices.
• Coordinate with various third-party professionals in acquiring additional discovery such as investigative reports, video surveillance, vocational assessments, and others, as required.
• Schedule hearings, prehearings, depositions, expert conferences, and settlement conferences.
• Schedule medical appointments and coordinate travel itineraries when necessary.
• Professionally communicate with clients, adjusters, lawyers, physicians, courts, and outside vendors. Prepare the case for hearing in coordination with the attorney, to include the creation of exhibit packets.
• Regularly review, process and exchange incoming discoveries in compliance with time sensitive deadlines.
• Contemporaneously capture billable time to meet or exceed annual requirement while adhering to all individual client protocols and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• 3+ years of litigation support experience, workers’ compensation preferred.

What we offer

• Annual compensation starting range: $65,000 - $75,000 DOE
• Medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account, and GYM Reimbursement Program
• Vision insurance
• Casual but professional work environment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday Paid time off

ABOUT THE FIRM

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken LLC (https://bgamlaw.com/) is an insurance defense Firm that provides comprehensive and responsive legal services to employers and insurers throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. We are committed to fostering a positive experience for our team members. In our Firm we provide you with the opportunity to collaborate in a team setting, feel respected and encouraged, and be a part of a bigger mission.

This pay range reflects an estimate for new hires. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and other job‑related qualifications.