Job description
Paralegal
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to join the Charleston office. Candidates should be professional, motivated, and able to manage a large caseload in a fast-paced environment. The paralegal will assist attorneys in handling billable tasks on workers’ compensation claims, including file organization, noticing depositions, discovery, compliance with state regulations, and preparation of documents.
Goals
Must adhere to firm billable hours standards. Experience with legal software applications and billing time preferred.
Skills
- Work in a team environment, while maintaining a pleasant disposition.
- Strong technological skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to electronically organize and manipulate documents in Adobe.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with other employees and clients.
- Perform duties with accuracy, quality, and integrity
- Effective at multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments.
- Work independently while using appropriate level of discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed.
- Detail oriented.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in new environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and respectful attitude towards team members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize and analyze files electronically.
- Prepare written reports, correspondence, subpoenas, forms and other documents as directed.
- Interact with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for supervising attorneys.
- Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Follows directions.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience
- Workers’ compensation experience preferred
The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, a profit-sharing plan with a 401K option, pet insurance, and generous paid leave and vacation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Workers' compensation: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC 29401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
