Paralegal

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Hiring Partner/Attorney & Human Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of Worker's Compensation litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Legal fact and basic legal research

• Review and prepare documents

• Assist with case management

• Organize and electronically file pleadings

• Coordinate and schedule calendars

• Time entry and billing

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Ability to maintain confidential information

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 2 years as Litigation and/or Workers’ Compensation Paralegal preferred

• Ability to work overtime

• Detail-oriented and professional

• Paralegal certification preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds at times.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position with a 40-hour work week

• Workdays are Monday through Friday with a 8 hour/day schedule between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Travel: No travel required