Paralegal - Workers’ Compensation (Cleveland)

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Zusammenfassung

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks a Workers' Compensation Paralegal in Cleveland with 3+ years of experience to support our Workers' Compensation team. The firm emphasizes a Client First philosophy and exceptional service to clients.

The ideal candidate has paralegal experience in a law firm setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Paralegal certificate/degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Aufgaben

• Display strong attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Proactively supports attorneys and prioritizes deadlines.
• Draft claim summaries for IMEs and file documents electronically.
• Prepare claims for administrative hearings and assist in depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Review medical records and assist in hearings and investigations.
• Familiarity with Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Industrial Commission rules.

Kenntnisse

Paralegal experience

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate/degree or Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Taft is currently seeking a paralegal to join our Workers' Compensation team in our Cleveland office.We are seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years' experience to support our Cleveland office as a Workers' Compensation Paralegal. All Taft employees operate under a "Client First" philosophy—in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients.

Essential Duties

• Displays strong attention to detail as well as critical thinking.
• Proactively supports attorneys.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Edits and proofreads documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local rules.
• Proactively monitors deadlines.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Draft claim summary correspondence for IMEs.
• Files documents with the courts electronically.
• Prepare claims for administrative hearings.
• Drafts documents and filings.
• Request and review medical records.
• Assists in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with rules and procedures of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation as well as the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate/degree or Bachelor's degree desired.
• 3+ years' paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Strong working knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify and escape issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more. The salary range for this position is $37.33/hr. - $53.85/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The information in this posting presents general duties, tasks, and responsibilities but is not intended to be an exhaustive listing. Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-VERIFY.