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 Colorado 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.
- Create IME/DIME packets for filing with administrative offices.
- Coordinate with various third-party professionals in acquiring additional discovery, 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 is an insurance defense firm that provides comprehensive and responsive legal services to employers and insurers throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. We are dedicated to providing a great experience for our teams. Joining our firm will make you feel appreciated, encouraged, and a part of something bigger.
This pay range is approximate. The actual pay received may vary depending on certain factors such as related job experience, education, and/or training.