Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as an experience Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal supporting attorneys at our Los Angeles or Orange County office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment with prior experience supporting workers’ compensation defense attorneys as well as experience e-filing (EAMS filing), creating QME/AME packages, managing attorney calendars, preparing legal documents and correspondence, trial exhibits, and scheduling depos and examinations.

This position is eligible to be hybrid after on-site training is complete.
IMPORTANT QUALITIES:
Communication Skills: The paralegal must be able to document and present their legal research and any related information to their supervising attorney(s) in a timely manner.
Computer Skills : The paralegal needs to be familiar with using computers for legal research and litigation support as well as support in any other facets of law. In addition, the paralegal needs to be familiar with computer software that may help them organize and maintain legal documents.
Interpersonal Skills: The paralegal will spend most of their time working closely with clients and other professionals and must be able to develop good relationships. As such, they must make clients comfortable sharing personal information regarding their cases.
Organizational Skills: The paralegals will be responsible for many cases at times. They must adapt to a fast-paced environment with constant changing of deadlines. In addition, in order to be efficient, the paralegal must contain excellent organizational skills.
Research Skills: The paralegal will need to have good research and investigative skills to conduct legal research.

BILLING HOURTARGET:

• 100 hours per month

Job Description:

• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• The ability to accurately type 65-75 words per minute
• Ensure accuracy of naming conventions for cases and proper saving of all electronic files related to assigned matters, experience with iManage is a plus.
• Exercise knowledge of legal documents and terminology
• Assist with calendar calls and deposition scheduling, as needed
• Experience with E-file, all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, motions, calendaring and docketing deadlines, knowledge with EAMS is a plus.

Requirements/Skills:

• 3+ years' experience in Workers' Compensation practice is preferred.
• ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate
• Knowledge of billing and adherence to client guidelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Positive attitude

Benefits :

This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $28.00 to $40.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.