Workers’ Comp Paralegal – Hearings, Filings & Records

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Cleveland seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys in managing claims, filings, and deadlines under Ohio procedures. This role emphasizes meticulous document prep and professional communications with clients and medical providers.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in a legal setting, knowledge of Ohio workers’ compensation processes, a paralegal certificate or related degree, and strong MS Office skills to draft pleadings

Qualifications

• At least three years of paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio procedures.
• Paralegal certificate, related degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complete time-sensitive assignments.
• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to attorney support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workers’ compensation claims for administrative hearings.
• Draft pleadings, claim summaries, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Request, organize, and review medical records.
• Coordinate independent medical examinations and prepare summary correspondence.
• Monitor case activity, filing requirements, and critical deadlines.
• Submit documents electronically to courts and administrative agencies.
• Proofread filings for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules.
• Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and outside parties.
• Identify potential issues and elevate them appropriately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferable

Related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Cleveland seeks an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys in managing claims, filings, and deadlines under Ohio procedures. This role emphasizes meticulous document prep and professional communications with clients and medical providers.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in a legal setting, knowledge of Ohio workers’ compensation processes, a paralegal certificate or related degree, and strong MS Office skills to draft pleadings