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Our client is seeking an experience Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support one attorney in their law firm. Will support workers’ compensation claims from initial intake through final resolution or hearing. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers, ensuring all NC Industrial Commission deadlines and filing requirements are met with precision.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a caseload of workers’ compensation files (Plaintiff or Defense), ensuring all electronic and physical files are organized and up to date
Prepare and electronically file essential North Carolina Industrial Commission forms, including Form 18, Form 33, Form 33R, and Form 44
Request, index, and summarize medical records and bills
prepare medical chronologies for attorney review
Draft discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production)
schedule and prepare for depositions, mediations, and hearings before Deputy Commissioners
Act as the primary liaison for clients, providing regular status updates and gathering necessary employment or medical documentation
Draft Compromise Settlement Agreements (clincher agreements) and ensure they comply with NCIC Rule 502 standards for approval
Maintain the firm’s master calendar to track critical statutory deadlines, mediation dates, and hearing schedules
Requirements:
1–5 years of experience specifically in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field
NCCP (North Carolina Certified Paralegal) status is highly preferred
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software (e.g., Needles, TrialWorks, or Smokeball)
Experience with the NCIC EDFP (Electronic Document Filing Portal) is required
Deep understanding of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act and the Rules of the Industrial Commission