Paralegal – Workers’ Compensation

Overview

• Join a dynamic law firm specializing in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.
• Contribute to meaningful advocacy for injured victims in a collaborative team environment.
• Work onsite in a historic Victorian townhouse in Baltimore’s Mt Vernon neighborhood.
• Engage with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and courts in a fast-paced setting.
• Utilize your expertise in workers’ compensation cases from intake to settlement.
• Enjoy excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid parking.
• Opportunity for professional growth and skill enhancement in a supportive culture.
• Collaborate with a team that values trust, support, and mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Investigate workers’ compensation cases and gather evidence for hearings and trials.
• Handle cases from intake through settlement, hearings, and/or trials.
• Maintain significant contact with clients, insurance adjusters, attorneys, and courts.
• Prepare legal documents and manage case files using Filevine and CompHub platforms.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with Maryland workers’ compensation laws.
• Assist in personal injury cases as needed, leveraging relevant experience.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe tools for document preparation and communication.
• Support the firm’s mission to advocate for the rights of injured victims.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers’ compensation cases; 4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Filevine software.
• Experience with Maryland’s CompHub platform is essential.
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week with potential for one remote day.
• Energetic and motivated personality with a passion for advocacy.