Workers Compensation Paralegal

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy HannAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per yearA bit about us:We are seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to join our Fort Myers office. This role supports attorneys in a busy workers’ compensation defense attorney and requires a detail-oriented professional who understands the procedural, medical, and administrative components unique to workers’ compensation litigation in Florida.If you are interested, apply here or call Tracy at 602-313-7700.Why join us?

• * Medical coverage with employer cost-sharing and firm contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• * Optional dental and vision plans through pre-tax payroll deductions
• * Employer-paid long-term disability and basic life/AD&D insurance, with options for additional coverage
• * Voluntary short-term disability plan partially subsidized by the firm
• * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families
• * Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) and HSA options
• * Generous paid time off, starting at 17 days in the first year, plus nine firm holidays
• * Employer-provided parking at no cost
• * 401(k) and profit-sharing plan eligibility after three months of employment
• * Annual professional development/education assistance fund

Job DetailsKey Responsibilities

• * Manage a high-volume workers’ compensation caseload from inception through resolution
• * Draft, prepare, and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery specific to workers’ compensation matters
• * Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, IMEs, and conferences
• * Maintain communication with insurance adjusters, nurse case managers, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• * Obtain, review, and organize medical records and billing records
• * Prepare hearing and mediation notebooks and assist attorneys with case strategy and preparation
• * Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate case calendars
• * Assist with settlement documentation and closing files
• * Maintain organized electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm procedures

Qualifications

• * Minimum 3+ years of Florida workers’ compensation paralegal experience (defense experience preferred)
• * Strong knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation procedures, terminology, and deadlines
• * Experience working directly with insurance carriers and adjusters
• * Proficiency in e-filing through the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and OJCC systems
• * Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• * Strong written and verbal communication skills
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software
• * Paralegal certificate or Florida Registered Paralegal designation preferred but not required

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