What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal position at PEARLMAN, BROWN & WAX?
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, highly organized and detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal to join our legal team. As a Paralegal, you will provide essential support to a Partner in our Encino office.
Duties:
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Assist Partner in preparing legal documents, such as correspondence, discovery, pleadings, and settlement documents
- Review new mail
- Organize and maintain case files and documents
- Review medical records
- Negotiate liens
- Coordinate with clients and other parties involved in the legal process
- Prepare and file legal forms and documents with the appropriate courts or agencies
- Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and other materials
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of case-related information
Experience:
- Must have a paralegal certificate
- Must have at least three years of experience as a Paralegal in Workers' Compensation
- Familiarity with EAMs and E-filing
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with legal administrative procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of phone etiquette when communicating with clients or other parties involved in the legal process
Position is fully in-person in our Encino office.
Candidate must be able to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
Excellent benefits offered, including a fully paid medical and dental plan for the employee.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $38