Workers' Comp Defense Paralegal - Flexible Hours

Hamilton,-Miller-&-Birthisel-LL; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness

Biometric wellness screenings

Commuter reimbursement program

401(k) retirement plan with generous(F

Opportunities for creativity and focus

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support litigation and discovery for the Workers' Compensation practice. The role manages subpoenas and the discovery workflow, reviews records, and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts.

The position requires strong organization, initiative, and ability to work independently within defense litigation. 3+ years paralegal experience in WC defense preferred, with paralegal certification or equivalent and

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 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Discretion

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support litigation and discovery for the Workers' Compensation practice. The role manages subpoenas and the discovery workflow, reviews records, and coordinates with providers, vendors, and experts.

The position requires strong organization, initiative, and ability to work independently within defense litigation. 3+ years paralegal experience in WC defense preferred, with paralegal certification or equivalent and