Workers' Compensation Discovery Paralegal

Job Description

Workers' Compensation Discovery Paralegal

Our client is a leading Law Firm and are seeking a Workers' Compensation Discovery Paralegal.

Excellent compensation package offered!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responding to discovery requests, including drafting objections and creating privilege logs

• Drafting outgoing supplemental discovery requests and tracking responses

• Creating and updating timelines/chronologies from medical records

• Requesting medical records and tracking responses

• Drafting correspondence to clients and opposing parties

• E-filing documents through the eJCC portal, including Petitions for Benefits

• Preparing and editing ‘merge' forms from case management software, including motions

• Calculating the average weekly wage from wage records

• Compiling and preparing exhibit lists for trial Skills Required:

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Kofax)

• Must have working knowledge of 60Q rules of procedure for workers' compensation claims and Florida Rules of Civil Procedure related to discovery

• Must have experience tracking billable hours contemporaneously with work performed

• Must be well organized and self-motivated

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities

• Must be able to work in a team environment • Should have experience with Client Profiles/ATO practice management software

Full-time