Job Description

Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a Workers' Compensation Paralegal for a successful firm in Ridgeland, MS. The first few months of training is in-office, with potential hybrid schedule after that.

Responsibilities:

• Review file materials for immediate needs, deadlines, extensions and paralegal tasks and contact client for missing key documents
• Prepare File Summary and Medical Summary – update as additional information is received
• Assist with preparation of Commission forms and/or pleadings (at attorney direction)
• Prepare initial draft of written discovery for attorney review
• Prepare initial discovery responses and coordinate document production
• Review incoming mail for immediate needs and paralegal tasks
• Request medical records, personnel files, Freedom of Information documents, project files
• Review document production for additional needs and possible summary
• Assist in preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings and trial
• Coordinates with multiple parties to schedule Employer Medical Examinations/Independent Medical Examinations and prepares documentation as per physician’s policy
• Coordinate with attorney regarding initial preparation of settlement documents
• Follow-up to ensure settlement is approved and finalized pursuant to applicable Commission rules
• Other billable tasks as assigned
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Works as a member of a team
• Accepts change in a productive manner
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

Requirements:

• 4-6 Years’ of Experience
• 2-4 YOE in Litigation/Insurance Defense and Workers Compensation Experience
• Paralegal Certification if less than 10 YOE
• History of billing and being able to meet benchmark
• Able to manage 170 matters at a time
• Stable job history with references

Salary: $40,000-$70,000 DOE + Benefits

For purposes of confidentiality, you can apply by emailing sfields@servicespecialistltd.com.

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