Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting workers' compensation attorneys by managing billable work, scheduling, file coordination, and handling daily organizational tasks related to cases. The position requires a high level of technical proficiency, strong organizational skills, and a solution-oriented approach. Candidates should be capable of working independently and collaboratively to help attorneys maximize their billable time.

Responsibilities

• Manage all billable tasks including medical records and discovery
• Draft various legal documents for attorney review
• Request, follow up on, and organize medical record files
• E-file documents within the appropriate court filing systems (Kansas City)
• Manage and organize case files
• Research and analyze case data
• Draft discovery documents
• Communicate with outside counsel, physicians, court personnel, and other experts
• Bill time contemporaneously
• Assist attorneys with case-related requests
• Respond to record and legal documentation requests
• Answer phone calls, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate parties
• Handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion
• Act as a responsible and collaborative team member aligned with organizational values
• Perform other duties as assigned