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Description

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.

+ Case Management: Manage a caseload of workers’ compensation files (Plaintiff or Defense), ensuring all electronic and physical files are organized and up to date.

+ NCIC Filings: Prepare and electronically file essential North Carolina Industrial Commission forms, including Form 18, Form 33, Form 33R, and Form 44.

+ Medical Coordination: Request, index, and summarize medical records and bills; prepare medical chronologies for attorney review.

+ Discovery & Litigation: Draft discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production); schedule and prepare for depositions, mediations, and hearings before Deputy Commissioners.

+ Client Communication: Act as the primary liaison for clients, providing regular status updates and gathering necessary employment or medical documentation.

+ Settlement Support: Draft Compromise Settlement Agreements (clincher agreements) and ensure they comply with NCIC Rule 502 standards for approval.

+ Docketing: Maintain the firm’s master calendar to track critical statutory deadlines, mediation dates, and hearing schedules.

Requirements

+ Experience: [1–5] years of experience specifically in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law.

+ Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field.

+ Certification: NCCP (North Carolina Certified Paralegal) status is highly preferred.

+ Technical Proficiency: 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.

+ Knowledge: Deep understanding of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act and the Rules of the Industrial Commission.

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