Workers' Compensation Paralegal

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal. The role requires a four-year degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate and at least 2 years of related experience. After a training period, a hybrid/remote work arrangement is available.

Essential duties include opening/closing files, organizing records, reviewing bills, and preparing settlement documents. ProLaw experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience in workers' compensation or similar practice.
• Hybrid/remote work arrangement after successful training period.

Responsibilities

• Open and close files.
• Organize files and review bills.
• Prepare correspondence to clients, insureds and commissions.
• Log mail and docket deadlines in case management software.
• Coordinate IMEs and obtain medical records.
• Prepare settlement documents.
• Work collaboratively as part of the team.

Skills

File organization

Open/close files

Billing review

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Four-year degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

ProLaw

Job description

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Columbia, SC!

At MGC, we redefine the law firm experience. As a highly respected, technology-driven law firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states, we're not your typical law firm. We offer flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation packages for motivated candidates eager to succeed.

We are currently seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join our team in Columbia. Candidates should be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates should also have a four-year degree and/or certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program, along with 2 or more years of related work experience. This position offers flexibility regarding a hybrid/remote work arrangement after successful completion of our training period.

Essential Functions

• Open and close files
• Organize files
• Review bills
• Prepare various acknowledgement letters to client, insured and commission
• Open, sort, route and organize all mail
• Log mail into case management software, docket specific deadlines and tasks for attorney(s)
• Scan and drop appropriate documents into ProLaw (pleadings, Commission filings, clocked forms, etc.)
• Coordinate IME’s and request medical records
• Prepare settlement documents
• General follow up
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Works as a member of a team
• Accepts change in a productive manner
• Performs other duties as assigned