Paralegal

Personal Injury / Workers’ Compensation Paralegal

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a busy litigation practice handling Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation matters. We are open to candidates with experience in Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, or a combination of both. Candidates do not need experience in both practice areas to be considered.

Responsibilities

Depending on experience, responsibilities may include:

• Assist attorneys with Personal Injury and/or Workers’ Compensation matters
• Manage case files from intake through resolution
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and documentation
• Obtain and organize medical records, bills, employment records, and other case materials
• Prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents
• Assist with written discovery and document production
• Maintain case calendars, deadlines, and attorney schedules
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, independent medical examinations, and other case-related matters
• Communicate with medical providers, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
• Assist with settlement preparation and resolution
• Provide litigation and trial preparation support as needed

Qualifications

• Prior paralegal or substantive legal support experience
• Experience with Personal Injury and/or Workers’ Compensation matters
• Strong organizational and case-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Familiarity with litigation procedures and legal documentation

Experience on either the plaintiff or defense side will be considered.

We are looking for someone who understands how to keep cases moving, stays ahead of deadlines, communicates effectively with clients and attorneys, and can take meaningful ownership of their files.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.