Workers' Compensation Paralegal

We are currently seeking a Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to join the team in our Richmond, VA office.
An ideal candidate will possess:

• 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in workers' compensation
• Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills, along with attention to detail
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, Commission rules, procedures, practices etc.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The desire to work as an individual contributor in a team setting
• Comfort with case management software as well as Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities:
As a Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for all details before, during, and after trial. Some of those responsibilities include:

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Communicate directly with clients, medical providers, and adjusters
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Organize and properly analyze medical records and other file contents
• Provide assistance with case settlements
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)