Advanced Paralegal or Attorney, Minnesota Workers' Compensation

Overview

An established U.S.-based law firm is seeking a highly experienced Advanced Paralegal or Attorney to support litigating attorneys on Minnesota workers' compensation cases. This is a long-term, fully remote independent contractor role.

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 picture of the case
• Ensure each case meets the proper medical-legal standards required to win before a judge or in settlement
• Make appearances on behalf of the attorney as needed throughout the case lifecycle (short of trial itself)
• Maintain independent ownership of legal support tasks, including legal research, medical record review, case preparation, and related appearances
• Work under direct supervision of, and in close coordination 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)
• 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
• Availability aligned to U.S. Central or Eastern business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience spanning workers' compensation and related injury/tort claims involving insurance companies on behalf of injured workers

How Success Is Measured

• Case files are fully prepared for the attorney to argue
• Case facts and issues are accurately and completely developed from medical records and client accounts
• Reliable appearances and follow-through on the attorney’s behalf
• Long-term commitment and low turnover

Compensation & Benefits

• $10–$20 USD per hour, depending on qualifications and experience; final terms to be confirmed

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Colombia
• Work arrangement: Fully remote, aligned to U.S. Central or Eastern business hours
• Employment type: Independent Contractor

Application Notes

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