Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Semmes Bowen and Semmes; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Maryland is seeking a Paralegal for their Baltimore office. The role emphasizes workers' compensation experience, strong communication, and organizational skills, offering a hybrid work environment after an initial training period. Benefits include competitive salary, health and retirement plans, and a user-friendly paperless environment.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

Employee-funded 401K

Employer-funded pension plan

HSA and FSA plans

Annual performance reviews

Bonus plan

Free Fitness Center

Bike Storage

Convenient to Light Rail and MARC Train

Qualifications

• Experience in workers’ compensation and understanding relevant laws.
• Excellent communication and software skills.
• Typing speed of at least 60-70 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from clients by asking informative questions.
• Monitor progress of each claim by communicating with parties involved.
• Prepare legal documents and handle court filings.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Typing Speed

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

e-filing

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening in our Baltimore office for a Paralegal with experience in workers' compensation and insurance defense.

We offer a flexible work environment with options for hybrid work. This position will require you to be in the office 5 days per week for the first 90-180 days.

Semmes is a paperless office environment.

Compensation: $50,000 to $80,000 annually including bonus

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and software skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, e-filing, etc.).
• Experience in workers’ compensation and understanding of the laws and procedures associated with the area of practice.
• Collect information from clients by asking informative questions beneficial for the client’s claim.
• Good communication skills to answer questions from clients and potential clients.
• Monitor the progress of each claim by communicating with healthcare providers, adjusters, and agencies.
• Review and obtain client medical records, documents from adjusters, wage info, and employer records for case preparation.
• Handle incoming mail and prioritize important tasks.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
• Scan and update hearing folders; send out letters post-hearings.
• Open new files and ensure smooth practice operations.
• Possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Typing speed of at least 60-70 WPM.
• Track billable time daily.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence accurately and promptly.
• Handle court filings, both paper and electronic.
• Organize and manage electronic and paper documents.
• Ensure timely submission of documents into the firm’s docket system.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD, Life benefits.
• Employee-funded 401K.
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• HSA and FSA plans.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Bonus plan.
• Free Fitness Center.
• Bike Storage.
• Convenient to Light Rail and MARC Train.

A Full-Service Law Firm

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes is one of Maryland's oldest and largest full-service law firms, with offices in Baltimore, Hagerstown, McLean, Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg. We serve clients across the Mid-Atlantic, emphasizing diversity, teamwork, and professional growth. We are an EEO/AA employer – Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled.