Workers' Compensation Paralegal

We are a rapidly growing Charleston-based Personal Injury Law Firm. We have a fast-paced team environment working with injured clients and their legal concerns.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Why you should apply (at a glance)

• Voted one of the Best Law Firms to Work For in the US in 2023, 2024 & 2025
• Competitive benefits
• Company events
• Commitment to employee career growth
• Team focused

This is a full-time, in-office position in our office in downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and experienced workers' compensation paralegal to play an important role in our Workers' Compensation Department.

$50,000 - $65,000 yearly

• Review case facts and develop a plan of action with the attorney
• Verify coverage on E-case and set up a claim with the Insurance Company
• Draft Form 50s (hearing or no hearing)
• Call clients every 21 days with status updates
• Facilitate and monitor medical treatment and recommendations, orders, and referrals for authorization
• Promptly send all referrals to the adjuster or defense counsel the day you receive them
• Assist in coordinating/scheduling transportation and interpretation
• Monitor income benefits and ensure the client is receiving the maximum amount due (missing TTD checks)
• Update when the client has reached MMI, and work on obtaining Form 14B
• Identify when there are issues with a case and discuss with the attorney
• Ensure all calls, emails, and texts are saved in Litify
• Assist attorney during hearing, including managing and scheduling depositions and mediations, calendaring hearings, and preparing Pre-Hearing Briefs
• Facilitate the signing of settlement documents (Clincher, 19, 61, SM, etc)
• File the Form 61 (and Clincher if necessary) with the WCC and send the Clincher and 19 to DC (if requested) for filing with WCC
• Use SCWCC Ecase to monitor the claim and upload the proper documentation

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• One to Five Years of Workers' Compensation Paralegal experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to type 50 words per minute or faster
• Tech-savvy and able to work in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment
• Great attitude and a focus on collaborative work

Preferred:

• Spanish Speaking

We believe that our team members are the most important contributors to the success of our firm. We are pleased to be able to offer a full and ever-expanding benefits package to all full-time employees, outlined below:

• 100% firm-paid Health Insurance
• 100% firm-paid Short Term Disability
• 15 days PTO (to increase annually)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Company Full Match
• Early Release Fridays Year-Round
• Wellhub Membership (free and discounted gym memberships for employees and their families)
• Pet Insurance
• Firm Events (We like to have a good time together!)

Compensation details: 50000-65000 Yearly Salary

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