Workers' Compensation Paralegal

We are a small boutique law firm located in Timonium, Maryland. We are a teaching firm that encourages independence and professional growth. We provide a Team atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate that has the ability to prioritize, multi-task and is excited about working with our Team. We handle several types of law, but the majority of our claims are workers compensation and personal injury. We have a proven record of fighting hard on behalf of our clients and obtaining the largest settlements or judgments possible.

Responsibilities

A typical day for a workers compensation paralegal consist of the following:

• New client interview or telephone screening with the assistance of an Intake Department.
• Determine claim status and e-filing with the Commission when necessary.
• Verify parties in proceedings.
• Research prior work and outside injuries.
• Obtain claim information, medical authorizations, and causation letters.
• Ascertain issues in dispute.
• Submit client milage, prescription and reimbursements.
• Contact client's treating physicians to coordinate medical care and treatment.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluation of claim.
• Review and organize claim documentation.
• Schedule and prepare client for Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) appointment.
• Prepare and submit medicals to IME physician.
• File issues for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
• Prepare for hearing or move to settlement if applicable.
• Update client on hearing results or settlement status.
• Tracking the claim on SOL's for possible worsening of condition.
  
  

Qualifications

3 years of workers compensation experience or legal experience, the ability to prioritize and multitask, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be deadline and detail-oriented. Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
  
  

Work Location: In person

Salary: $69k - 90k annually