Paralegal - Workers’ Compensation (Cleveland)

MMM LEGAL GROUP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Paid time off

Bonus

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP seeks a Paralegal to join our Workers’ Compensation team in Cleveland. The role supports attorneys, handles claims, maintains deadlines, drafts filings, and prepares for hearings.

We require 3+ years of paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate/degree or a bachelor’s degree, and strong Microsoft Office skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on client service and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification/degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ paralegal experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports attorneys and drafts/edits documents.
• Manages deadlines and prioritizes urgent requests.
• Drafts claim summaries and prepares filings for hearings.
• Files documents with courts electronically and prepares for administrative hearings.
• Assists in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Judgment

Education

Paralegal certificate/degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 elevate 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.