Worker's Compensation Paralegal

Profit Sharing | 401K | Health Benefits | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jake Vogel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year A bit about us: We have grown from two forward-thinking partners to become the largest locally based, full-service regional firm serving the needs of our clients throughout Florida. Our office provides a wide variety of services including Real Estate, Litigation and Estate Planning to our clients. We believe it is very important to understand the tenets that we follow in our relationships with our clients. These tenets are how we want to be judged, and what we want used as criteria in selecting us for legal representation. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession. Our goal is to continually demonstrate the Firm’s capabilities and experience, and to build and maintain trust between our clients and us. The only result that we will accept is the one that our clients expect us to deliver. Why join us? Profit Sharing Plan 401K Excellent Health Benefits Mentorship & Growth Free Parking Employee Assistance Program And Much More! Job Details We are one of Southwest Florida's oldest and largest full-service law firms. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services to our clients with integrity, professionalism, and excellence. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to join our dynamic team in Fort Myers. The Workers’ Compensation Paralegal will support attorneys by handling a variety of tasks to assist with workers’ compensation cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in workers’ compensation law, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist attorneys in managing workers’ compensation cases from inception to resolution. Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in compliance with court rules. Conduct client interviews to gather case-related information and maintain regular communication with clients regarding case updates. Coordinate and manage the discovery process, including obtaining and organizing medical records, preparing discovery responses, and summarizing depositions. Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Prepare hearing and trial notebooks and assist attorneys during hearings and trials. Monitor case deadlines and maintain the attorney’s calendar to ensure timely completion of tasks. Perform legal research and compile information to support case strategy. Manage electronic and physical case files, ensuring all documents are properly organized and up-to-date. Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with specific experience in workers’ compensation preferred. Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited program. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software (e.g., Clio, ProLaw, or similar). Familiarity with Florida workers’ compensation statutes and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. High attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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