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Chartwell Law is looking for an experienced Paralegal for our Workers’ Compensation practice group in our Atlanta, GA office. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure and a desire to learn.
Primary duties include:
• Comply with requests from insurance carriers to obtain medical records
• Drafting of discovery devices and requests including Subpoenas and Deposition Notices etc.
• Coordination of medical depositions
• Correspondence with attorney offices regarding settlement and stipulation negotiations
• Preparing documents for pleadings, discovery, motions, letter correspondence, etc.
• Organization of case files; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data
• Works closely with attorneys and in-office billing department including accounts receivable
• Set up claims, and prepare and file appropriate forms
• Draft and process legal documents and letters
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, evaluations, appointments, and deadlines
• Responsibilities will include conducting research and analysis
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in workers’ compensation
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the GA Workers’ Compensation laws and requirements
• Ability to manage a large case load
• Strong organization skills and ability to self-manage
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Adobe, Ardent Total Office, and Nitro PDF a plus