Paralegal- Workers Compensation

A national law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal to support its Atlanta office. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience supporting defense attorneys and working with insurance carriers in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in the defense of workers' compensation claims from inception through resolution • Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence in accordance with state requirements • Manage a high-volume caseload, including calendaring deadlines and tracking critical dates • Communicate regularly with insurance adjusters, clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel • Coordinate and manage discovery, including medical records, subpoenas, and responses • Prepare files and materials for hearings, mediations, and depositions • Maintain accurate billing entries in compliance with client and carrier guidelines

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of workers' compensation paralegal experience, preferably on the defense side • Familiarity with insurance carriers and billing guidelines • Strong understanding of state workers' compensation rules, procedures, and e-filing systems • Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems • Paralegal certificate preferred