Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Marcari Russotto Spencer & Balaban; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marcari Russotto Spencer & Balaban in Raleigh, NC seeks a Workers’ Compensation Plaintiff Paralegal to provide administrative and legal support from intake to settlement. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel, while staying organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, coordinating with attorneys, scheduling hearings and depositions, preparing mediation submissions, and managing

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic filing systems, and legal case management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Experience requesting medical records and communicating with insurance adjusters.
• Familiarity with hearing preparation, discovery, settlement documentation, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to obtain information for discovery and litigation.
• Manage calendars and deadlines for workers’ compensation attorneys.
• Schedule depositions and case-related events.
• Prepare for hearings by drafting pleadings, exhibits, and coordinating witness interviews.
• Prepare mediation submissions.
• Assist attorneys in drafting pleadings, discovery, and responses.
• Prepare affidavits and organize exhibits.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and investigators.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Multiple case management

Medical records requests

Litigation support familiarity

Discovery/document prep

Client coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic filing systems

Legal case management software

Job description

• Job Category Personal Injury , Workers' Compensation
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Workers’ Compensation Plaintiff Paralegal provides administrative and legal support to attorneys representing injured workers in workers’ compensation claims. This position assists with case management from the initial client intake through settlement, mediation, hearings, and case closure. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, compassionate, and experienced in communicating with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with clients to obtain information for and in preparation for discovery & litigation.
• Manage workers’ compensation attorneys’ calendars and scheduling order deadlines.
• Schedule depositions and other case-related events.
• Prepare for hearings by drafting pleadings, exhibits, and coordinating witness interviews.
• Prepare mediation submissions.
• Assist attorneys in preparing drafts of legal pleadings, discovery, and discovery responses.
• Prepare affidavits and organize exhibits.
• Create an index of unpaid medical bills and work with the WC Case Manager to assist with the same.
• Request medical bills and medical records from providers as needed.
• Prepare summaries of medical records as needed.
• Review and evaluate incoming discovery and Rule 607 documentation.
• Prepare settlement demand packages in preparation for mediation and informal settlement negotiations.
• Review and organize client information and files.
• Assist attorney in drafting legal documents, completing forms, answering discovery requests, preparing for hearings, and preparing responses to motions.
• Prepare files for hearings, subpoena witnesses, etc.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and investigators.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic filing systems, and legal case management software.
• Two or more years of experience in workers’ compensation and personal injury law.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation procedures, processes, and IC forms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience requesting medical records and communicating with insurance adjusters.
• Familiarity with hearing preparation, discovery, settlement documentation, and litigation support.