Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

The Workers Compensation Legal Assistant role is to provide consistent support to the Workers Compensation Attorneys and Paralegals to prevent case stagnation, evaluate claim value, collect medical records, and maintain the files.

This position is a full-time, in-person role at our North Charleston office.Compensation:

$40,000 - $44,000Responsibilities:

Set up a claim and send a Letter of Representation

Verify coverage on E-case and set up a claim with the Insurance Company

Subpoena providers for Medical Records, follow up on receiving them

Accurately log all subpoena expenses in the Expense Tab and Tradeshift

Subpoena Employee Personnel File, follow up on receiving them

Schedule depositions and mediations, calendar hearings

Send appropriate scheduling notices to the client

Provide as-needed support to WC Paralegals and Attorneys

Answer roll-over calls on the WC Paralegal ring group and route calls to the proper Paralegal or Attorney if unable to assistQualifications:

This is an entry-level position in our Workers' Compensation Department. The ideal candidate will have fantastic attention to detail and excel in data entry. They may have direct Workers' Compensation experience, though it is not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of workers compensation (WC) procedures and insurance claim processes (preferred)

Ability to verify insurance coverage through platforms such as E-case or similar systems

Skilled in preparing, issuing, and tracking subpoenas for medical and employment records

Required Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately log and reconcile expenses in case management systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing client notices and correspondence

Excellent calendar organization and ability to correctly calendar all proceedings and deadlines

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and in compliance with legal standards

Strong multitasking and time-management skills to prioritize competing deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management softwareAbout Company

We believe that our team members are the most important contributors to the success of our firm. We are pleased to be able to offer a full and ever-expanding benefits package to all full-time employees, outlined below:

100% firm-paid Health Insurance

100% firm-paid Short Term Disability

15 days PTO (to increase annually)

10 paid Holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) Company Full Match

Early Release Fridays Year-Round (Position dependent)

Wellhub Membership (free and discounted gym memberships for employees and their families)

Pet Insurance

Firm Events (We like to have a good time together!)

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Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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