Paralegal

Job Description

Thriving workers’ compensation law firm seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to join our team. Paralegals or legal assistants with workers’ compensation or personal injury practice experience will be considered. We help people injured on the job navigate through a complex system of medical/legal rules with favorable results. We are located in north Snohomish County in the town of Stanwood.

In the more than twenty years it has been in business, the Law Office of Dale Wagner has garnered a reputation for getting results for our clients. We have a great team and operate with basically three rules:
1) work hard;
2) do your best; and
3) treat others the way you want to be treated. We are seeking a self-starting and motivated individual to join our team. We are particularly interested in a candidate who brings hands-on litigation support experience and who is accustomed to actively managing deadlines, records, and case progression in a busy and thriving law practice.

The paralegal hired for this position should be flexible, organized, possess excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and able to work well with others. They must have a strong work ethic, excellent proofreading skills, and strong client service and communication abilities. We are seeking a paralegal who genuinely enjoys intersection of law and medicine, and who is willing to learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities.

The paralegal hired will be working at our Stanwood office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate claim administration and litigation calendars and related deadlines;
• Communicate timely updates to attorneys regarding case status and upcoming deadlines;
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively assist with case preparation;
• Follow and comply with established office procedures and workflows;
• Open, organize, and maintain L&I claim files;
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients regarding case status;
• Prepare, organize, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and exhibits;
• Manage medical records and case files with attention to detail and confidentiality;
• Take detailed and accurate notes during meetings, calls, and hearings;
• Support efficient case management by tracking claim progression and benefits;
• Assist in managing cases from claim opening through litigation, appeals, and resolution;
• Assist with vocational meetings, mediation conferences and other claim-related events;
• Interact with clients and outside parties and stakeholders, including medical providers and vocational experts;

We offer a full range of benefits including paid health insurance, vision, dental, employer match 401K, paid vacation and sick time. Compensation: competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Those interested in the position are asked to provide their resume and letter of interest.