Workers’ Comp Defense Paralegal – Flexible & Collaborative

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Commuter program

401(k)

Creative culture

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP in Florida is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support defense attorneys with litigation and discovery. You will manage subpoenas, organize records, and coordinate with providers and experts to build comprehensive chronologies.

The role requires 3+ years paralegal experience in workers' compensation, a paralegal certificate (bachelor's preferred), and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced defense team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience supporting a Workers' Compensation defense practice group.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Trial-prep exposure (exhibit lists, witness prep, trial notebooks); existing network of experts/providers or a defined plan to develop one; prior experience with the firm's (or similar) case-management system.

Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare and follow up on record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and flag issues such as prior injuries, pre-existing conditions, and causation.
• Identify treating/referring and anticipated providers; coordinate IMEs and expert engagement; prepare expert notebooks.
• Conduct legal and factual research (LexisNexis/Westlaw); draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas duces tecum, deposition summaries, and trial/pretrial materials.
• Manage calendars and critical deadlines; schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, IMEs, and related travel; coordinate with courts, clients, vendors, providers, experts, and opposing counsel.
• E-file in state and federal courts; prepare exhibit and hearing binders; coordinate court reporters and interpreters.
• Proven proficiency in defense Workers' Compensation discovery and subpoena practice.
• Expertise reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers; ability to spot gaps and escalation issues.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Organizational/time management

Prioritize in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Case-management system

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP in Florida is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support defense attorneys with litigation and discovery. You will manage subpoenas, organize records, and coordinate with providers and experts to build comprehensive chronologies.

The role requires 3+ years paralegal experience in workers' compensation, a paralegal certificate (bachelor's preferred), and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced defense team.