Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

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Job summary

Goldberg Segalla is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal for its Baltimore Office. The candidate will support defense of workers’ compensation claims and manage billable time entries in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal applicants hold an associate degree or higher with 3+ years of paralegal experience, and a paralegal certification is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with 3+ years paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certification and Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
• Clear communication and English language proficiency.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Willingness to work additional hours for special projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Independent Medical Examinations to assist with defense of claim.
• Analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
• Assist attorney with defense of workers’ compensation claims.
• Conduct legal research related to workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
• Daily management of billable time entries.
• Communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and attorneys to relay information and defend claims.
• Collect and analyze documents to assist with litigation.
• Prepare pertinent documents and substantive correspondence.
• Provide status reports and recommendations to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
• Save emails, documents, and filings in the document management system.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree or higher

Paralegal certification

Workers’ Compensation experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

TEAMS

Job description

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment, and dispute resolution, including representation in various types of claims, controversies, and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes, and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers-ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

Goldberg Segalla has an immediate opportunity for a Workers' Compensation Paralegal in its Baltimore Office.

TARGET BILLABLE HOUR REQUIREMENTS:

• 100 hours per month

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
• Coordinate Independent Medical Examinations to assist with defense of claim.
• Analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
• Assist attorney with defense of workers’ compensation claims.
• Conduct legal research related to workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
• Daily management of billable time entries.
• Professionally and tactfully communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and attorneys to relay information and defend claims.
• Collect and analyze documents and information to assist with litigation.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.
• Ability to jump into an existing caseload and move cases forward.
• Prepare pertinent documents and substantive correspondence.
• Provide status reports and recommendations to attorney(s) throughout all stages of litigation.
• Save all emails, documents, and filings in the document management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree or higher, +3 years of experience;paralegal certification and Workers’ Compensation experience preferred.
• Clear communication and information exchange in English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens.
• Available for special projects beyond normal hours.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries
• Teamwork Oriented
• Work in a fast-paced, challenging environment

This position offers an hourly salary and bonus opportunity. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• flexible spending
• more

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Paralegal
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position