Workers Compensation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a highly motivated and organized individuals to provide Workers? Compensation attorneys that have a high volume of work with paralegal support within our Philadelphia Office. This role involves a combination of administrative and substantive legal work, ensuring that cases are well-organized and efficiently managed. KEY QUALITIES: Communication Skills: Ability to document and present legal research and related information to supervising attorney(s) promptly. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using computers for legal research, and other legal tasks. Familiarity with software (e.g., Microsoft Suite) for organizing and maintaining legal documents. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop good relationships with clients and professionals, making clients comfortable sharing personal case information. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. Organizational Skills: Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines. Excellent organizational skills are essential. Research Skills: Strong research and investigative skills for conducting legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and articles. TARGET BILLABLE HOUR REQUIREMENTS: 100 hours per month ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and?Excel. Coordinate Independent Medical Examinations to assist with defense of claim. Analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy. Assist attorney with defense of workers? compensation claims. Conduct legal research related to workers? compensation laws and regulations. Daily management of billable time entries. Professionally and tactfully communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers and attorneys to relay information and defend claims. Collect and analyze documents and information to assist with litigation. Knowledge of legal documents and terminology relates to Workers? Compensation. Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies. Ability to jump into an existing caseload and move cases forward. Prepare pertinent documents and substantive correspondences. Provide status reports and recommendations to attorney(s) throughout all stages of litigation. Save all emails, documents and filings in the document management system. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE: Associate?s degree or higher, +3 years of experience, paralegal certification preferred. Workers? Compensation experience preferred. Clear communication and information exchange in English. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens. Willingness to work beyond normal hours. Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision. Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. Goldberg Segalla isn?t merely a business?we?re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody. Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla?s capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance. Department: Paralegal This is a non-management position This is a full time position

Practice Areas & Specialty

Insurance, Litigation, Workers Compensation