Workers' Comp Paralegal: Flexible Hours + Bonus Potential

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working environment

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support defense attorneys with discovery and litigation workflow. You will handle subpoenas, record intake, and medical chronologies while coordinating with providers, experts, and courts.

The role requires 3+ years in WC defense paralegal work, a paralegal certificate, and strong organizational skills to work independently within a fast-paced defense practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, serve, and respond to discovery and subpoenas; track deadlines and deficiencies; maintain logs and ticklers; prepare record and deposition subpoenas, including HIPAA compliance and chain of custody.
• Intake, organize, and summarize records; create medical chronologies; identify gaps and causation.
• 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 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.
• Experience reviewing medical records, preparing chronologies, and mapping providers.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Workers' Compensation

Legal research

Discovery management

Trial prep

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LexisNexis/Westlaw

Case management system

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks a Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support defense attorneys with discovery and litigation workflow. You will handle subpoenas, record intake, and medical chronologies while coordinating with providers, experts, and courts.

The role requires 3+ years in WC defense paralegal work, a paralegal certificate, and strong organizational skills to work independently within a fast-paced defense practice.