Advanced Paralegal or Attorney, Minnesota Workers' Compensation

Overview

This fully remote contract role is for a highly experienced Advanced Paralegal or Attorney supporting Minnesota workers’ compensation litigation matters, including work comp and related tort claims (injury claims brought against insurance companies on behalf of injured workers).

Work hours must align with U.S. Central or Eastern business hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare case files for the litigating attorney from start to finish, including legal research specific to Minnesota workers’ compensation and injury law.
• Review medical records and cross-reference them against the client’s account of the injury to build a complete, accurate case picture.
• Ensure each case meets the proper medical-legal standards required to prevail before a judge or in settlement.
• Make appearances on behalf of the attorney as needed throughout the case lifecycle (short of appearing at trial itself).
• Act as the “right hand” to the litigating attorneys by performing substantive case preparation and support under their direction.
• Work in close coordination and direct supervision with Attorney Mark Rodgers and Attorney Jim Perkett.

Requirements

• Significant, hands-on experience with Minnesota workers’ compensation cases or closely related injury and insurance litigation work. Candidates fresh out of school are not a fit for this role.
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload, including legal research, medical record review, case preparation, and appearances.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Based in Mexico, Central America, or South America, with availability aligned to U.S. Central or Eastern business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience serving in a role supporting litigating attorneys on workers’ compensation matters and related injury/insurance litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• $10–$20 USD per hour, depending on qualifications and experience (final terms to be confirmed).
• Contract Type: Independent Contractor; contracting and payments managed through Deel.

Location

• Fully Remote (Chile listed)
• Availability aligned to U.S. Central or Eastern business hours
• Based in Mexico, Central America, or South America

Additional Notes

• This is a legal support role and not a position to practice U.S. law independently. All work is performed under the supervision of the firm’s licensed attorneys.
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written English and legal-support skills assessment.
• Submissions must be submitted in English and include legal education, bar admission or professional credentials (if applicable), English proficiency, and relevant workers’ compensation, injury, or insurance litigation experience.