Paralegal – Phoenix, AZ

Ritsema Law is a multi-state workers’ compensation insurance defense law firm providing representation to clients in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Florida, and Arizona. We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our growing team. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a flexible work schedule in a casual work environment! This is an immediate opening for the right person.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the attorney in all aspects of each case
• Create reports and documents based on case specifications and requests
• Requesting and tracking medical and other records
• Preparing correspondence and basic motions
• Scheduling hearings, settlement conferences, and prehearings
• Scheduling medical appointments
• Organizing file materials and indexing medical records
• Docketing and calendaring deadlines and event
• Communicating with attorney regarding status of tasks

The right candidate for this position possesses the following skills:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication, grammar, and spelling skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-volume office

Education and Experience:

• Workers' compensation defense experience preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Word, and Adobe are required
• Experience with Total Office and TABS is beneficial but not required
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience
• Health Insurance (2 of our 3 plans are 100% paid for employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life, AD&D
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
• 401k & Profit Sharing after the eligibility period
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave