What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Workers' Compensation Defense) position at Vernis & Bowling?
WC Paralegal
AV rated insurance defense firm seeks full time Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its North Miami office. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-4 years of Florida workers' compensation experience, preferably on the defense side, including experience in responding to written discovery requests, requesting medical records, summarizing medical records, preparing hearing exhibits, and general knowledge of practices and procedures of DOAH. The candidate should also exhibit workplace professionalism, teamwork, and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure. Critical to success is attention to detail, follow-through, accuracy, communication and organization. Excellent grammar and proof-reading skills required. Benefits offered. Hours 8:30am to 5:00pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Scheduling, hearings, depositions, IMEs
- Confirming appointments
- Reviewing and submitting invoices to accounting or client for direct pay
- Answering and routing calls
- Prepare discovery, pleadings, correspondence
- E-filing (DOAH)
- Summarize medical records
- Open files, close files
- Prepare Washout Documents
- Document management within the case management system
- Billing
- Diary deadlines in case management program
- Remind Attorney of deadlines and complete same within case management program
Qualifications and Skills
Type 65-70 wpm
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft WORD, Adobe XI, document management and billing software programs. Experience with Client Profiles/Aderant Total Office, PerfectLaw and Juris is a plus.
Compensation posted is a range and is commensurate on experience.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Employee voluntary Life, short and long term disability
401(K)
Vacation
Sick
Holiday Pay
Candidates, please submit your resume with a cover letter and your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No