Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP · 1 day ago
Paralegal - Workers' Compensation
Charlotte, NC, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is a trusted legal partner in North and South Carolina specializing in defense and litigation. They are seeking a Paralegal with workers' compensation experience to assist lawyers with various legal tasks, including summarizing medical files, drafting legal documents, and coordinating litigated files.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Summarizing legal documents
Summarizing depositions or hearings
Summarizing medical records
Performing records research
Performing legal research
Checking legal forms for accuracy
Preparing reports
Preparing correspondence
Drafting legal documents
Assisting lawyers with preparing for trials, hearings, meetings
Record time for client billing
The ability to perform legal research
The ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
Good writing and communication skills
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
Proficiency with Word, Outlook and internet research
In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Qualification
Required
paralegal certificate or two years' experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in a litigation practice
workers' compensation experience
detail oriented
professional demeanor
ability to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
exceptional proofreading skills
written and verbal communication skills
ability to summarize medical files and discovery requests
ability to draft correspondence and pleadings
ability to schedule mediations, depositions, etc
ability to coordinate litigated files
ability to perform records research
ability to perform legal research
ability to check legal forms for accuracy
ability to prepare reports
ability to assist lawyers with preparing for trials, hearings, meetings
ability to record time for client billing
ability to interview witnesses and document what is learned
good writing and communication skills
ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
proficiency with Word, Outlook and internet research
in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Preferred
bachelor's degree or work equivalent
Adobe and electronic document management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
HRA
FSA
401K
Educational Assistance
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
PTO Accrual
Company
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
Hedrick Gardner Kheloe & Garofalo is a legal services company offering services in commercial litigation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amanda Brookie McDonald
Partner
Andy Stein
Partner
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