Workers' Comp Defense Paralegal — High-Volume Case Expert

Hickcox, Robertson & Stunda, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Relaxed professional environment

Job summary

A regional law firm in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Paralegal. The role involves managing litigation files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating evaluations. The ideal candidate should possess a paralegal certificate or associate degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software is required. The firm offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a relaxed professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in workers’ compensation defense or insurance defense litigation.
• Strong knowledge of state workers’ compensation statutes and defense litigation procedures.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense litigation files from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and settlement documents.
• Coordinate independent medical examinations, vocational evaluations, and surveillance reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate or associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caret Legal

Job description

A regional law firm in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Defense Paralegal. The role involves managing litigation files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating evaluations. The ideal candidate should possess a paralegal certificate or associate degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software is required. The firm offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and a relaxed professional environment.