Workers' Compensation Paralegal - (US-NC-Charlotte - 28299)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities and Requirements : Workers' Compensation ParalegalThe candidate will prepare conflict worksheet upon receipt of new case. Will have initial file organization including docketing of initial case & client deadlines in Rainmaker. Draft IC Forms, including Form 24 Application to Terminate Benefits. Prepare medical chronologies and plaintiff personnel file chronologies. Prepare case status reports. Index pleadings, discovery and other file materials (including medical records if not preparing chronology). Prepare Designation of Mediator form. Draft motions, requests for extensions of time to respond to Motions, Response to Motions. Schedule mediations/depositions. Prepare deposition notices. Perform online research including checking criminal record, driving recordhistory and civil suit history. Draft discovery requests. Draft discovery responses. Prepare documents for production pursuant to discovery or Rule 607 request. Handle client contact to obtain responses to discovery. Draft clincher agreements. Calendar/docket hearings, Pre-Trial agreements, discovery and other deadlines. Interview clients and witnesses. Summarize depositions. Summarize discovery responses from opposing counsel. Perform legal research. Prepare releases and affidavits. Draft pre-trial agreements. Prepare witness / exhibit lists, subpoenas and contact witnesses. Handle hearing preparation. Utilize computerized litigation techniques and software when applicable. Record daily time entry into Rainmaker.

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