Paralegal

WHO WE WANT TO HIRE

A Paralegal - a case manager who effectively and expeditiously drives the document from the discovery phase of all assigned client files to assist counsel in the development of a defense strategy while ensuring complete, comprehensive, and organized working knowledge and oversight of the same. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. This position requires strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize across all assigned files. There will be training and mentoring available.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Annual compensation starting range: $65,000 - $75,000 DOE
• Medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account, and GYM Reimbursement Program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan / Immediate 100% vesting
• Flexible working hours
• Casual but professional work environment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday Paid time off

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the development and discovery process from beginning to end in assigned workers’ compensation files.
• Maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act and relevant administrative procedures.
• Draft and serve various pleadings to administrative offices and courts.
• Draft, process, and file/send correspondence, various legal documents/forms, and settlement documents.
• Coordinate with various third-party professionals in acquiring additional discoveries, such as investigative reports, video surveillance, vocational assessments, and others, as required.
• Schedule hearings, prehearings, depositions, expert conferences, and settlement conferences.
• Schedule medical appointments and coordinate travel itineraries when necessary.
• Professionally communicate with clients, adjusters, lawyers, physicians, courts, and outside vendors. Prepare the case for hearing in coordination with the attorney, to include the creation of exhibit packets.
• Regularly review, process, and exchange incoming discoveries in compliance with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Contemporaneously capture billable time to meet or exceed annual requirements while adhering to all individual client protocols and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Paralegal certification is preferred.
• 3 years of litigation support experience; workers’ compensation preferred.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken LLC (https://bgamlaw.com/) is an insurance defense firm that provides comprehensive and responsive legal services to employers and insurers throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. By joining our Firm, you will gain hands-on experience with complicated, high-stakes matters that will push you to think critically and improve professionally. We value those that take the initiative, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that truly supports one another. 

This pay range is approximate. The actual pay received may vary depending on certain factors such as related job experience, education, and/or training.