About us
Martin Law, LLC
No one expects to get hurt at work, but it can happen. If it does, we believe that workers should be treated fairly, with dignity, and respect. For us, it just comes down to doing the right thing for the people who give so much of themselves each and every day. That’s why we specialize in Workers’ Compensation cases. Nothing is more important to us than protecting workers and their families. We are the law firm for workers.
Job Title: Paralegal
Reports To: Attorney Team Leader, Executive Committee, HR Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Assists attorney in all aspects of trial preparation and litigation of cases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares client files for hearings.
- Prepares legal documentation for execution by the parties.
- Schedule mediation conferences and hearings with Judges, counsel, and/or insurance carriers
- Prepares resolution documents.
- Communicate with clients via personal meetings, phone, email, and mail.
- Communicates with insurance carriers, counsel, and Judges.
- Calculates average weekly wage, and partial disability for clients.
- Obtains reimbursement of litigation costs.
- Manages calendar for attorneys.
- Trains staff on case development.
- Case and Checklist Management.
- Vocational meetings
- Manage cases where fees are being received.
- Prepares quantum meruit for presentation to court.
- Reviews cases to ensure attorney’s fees are up to date and execute the appropriate follow-up.
- Ensures attorney fees are being paid by insurance carrier.
- Performs docket searches and obtains lien information from various entities prior to conclusion of litigation.
- Uploads and obtains relevant case information from the Bureau of Workers Compensation management system, WCAIS.
Other Responsibilities
- Assists other team members with questions and problems.
- Calculates distribution of checks of over $500 for attorney accounts.
- Ensure proper filing of original legal documents.
- Assigns and supervises the work of other team members.
- New client intakes (after 90 days)
- Files petitions with Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- Scans documents in client’s file
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive outlook and minimal supervision.
- Sound business acumen regarding administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with attention to detail.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Paralegal Certification is a plus.
- Case management experience is preferred.
Salary
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Workers' Compensation Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
