Workers' Compensation Paralegal

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Paralegal to join their team in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role focuses on workers' compensation and insurance defense, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. You will be responsible for managing claims, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth operations in a paperless office. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a flexible work environment with hybrid options after initial training. Join a firm committed to diversity and professional growth, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Pension Plan

HSA and FSA Plans

Annual Performance Reviews

Bonus Plan

Free Fitness Center

Bike Storage

Qualifications

• Experience in workers’ compensation and understanding of relevant laws.
• Excellent communication and software skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from clients to support their claims.
• Monitor claims progress and communicate with various parties.
• Prepare legal documents and manage attorney schedules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Software Skills (Word, Outlook, e-filing)

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Typing Speed (60-70 WPM)

Job description

Semmes, Bowen & Semmes has an immediate opening 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:

1. Excellent communication and software skills (i.e., Word, Outlook, e-filing, etc.).
2. Experience in workers’ compensation and understanding of the laws and procedures associated with the area of practice.
3. Collect information from clients by asking informative questions beneficial for their claims.
4. Good communication skills to address questions from clients.
5. Monitor the progress of each claim by communicating with healthcare providers, adjusters, and agencies.
6. Review and obtain client medical records, documents from adjusters, wage info, and employer records to prepare cases.
7. Handle incoming mail and prioritize tasks.
8. Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and travel plans.
9. Update hearing folders and send letters post-hearings.
10. Open new files and ensure smooth practice operations.
11. Possess excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
12. Typing speed of at least 60-70 WPM.
13. Track billable time daily.
14. Prepare legal documents and correspondence accurately and timely.
15. Handle court filings, both paper and electronic.
16. Organize and manage electronic and paper documents.
17. Ensure timely entry of documents into the firm’s docket system.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, health, vision, dental, LTD, STD, and 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 the oldest and largest full-service law firms in Maryland, with offices in Baltimore, Hagerstown, McLean, Washington, D.C., and Martinsburg. Our strategic locations serve clients across the Mid-Atlantic region, supporting a diverse and collaborative team. We are committed to diversity and provide hands-on training and mentoring for new employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

EEO/AA employer – Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled