Paralegal Workers' Compensation Insurance Defense

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring a Paralegal to work for Workers' Compensation Insurance Defense Attorneys. Do not submit resume if you have no W/C Insurance Defense Experience. Currently, this is a HYBRID position to assist our attorneys in the Coral Gables, FL area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

• Reviews and analyzes cases in order to assist in preparation of case for final hearing.
• Reviews and analyzes matters for the purpose of preparing matter evaluations and status reports to clients.
• Drafts pleadings, responses, motions and petitions.
• Locates and confers with expert witnesses and resource people. Arranges for expert witness inspections and obtains approval from counsel of record and specified parties.
• Conducts research and locates cases, depositions, opinions, reports and information related to the matter.
• Contacts and interviews parties, witnesses and experts, including the obtaining of written statements from witnesses.
• Reviews and outlines depositions, indexes and summarizes documents.
• Utilizes computerized litigation techniques and software..
• Assists inpreparation of the case for final hearing by drafting required documents.
• Performs assigned legal research tasks using all available resources.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult situations; Responds promptly to attorney requests.
• Intrapersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Attendance/punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Planning/organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Analytical – Collects and researches data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Oral communications – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of law, specifically the 440 Statutes.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of legal research and the use of statutes, codes and other legal resources and skill in analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in work management and organization.
• Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents, policies and related records.
• Skill in understanding the necessity and the ability to preserve and maintain confidential communications and legally privileged information.
• Skill in the use of personal computer and office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Available to attend events either in person or via video conferencing to facilitate reporting requirements to clients.
• Experienced and comfortable with the use of technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• TWO years of paralegal experience in the field of Workers' Compensation Law.
• Associate degree in any field which includes legal assistant course and/or paralegal studies OR equivalent certification.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Firm Administrator.
• Ability to write and speak Spanish is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of ATO (formerly Client Profiles) or similar case management system is required.