Paralegal

Overview

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Workers' Compensation Paralegal to support our attorneys in defending workers' compensation claims. This fully remote position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in workers' compensation or insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Florida workers' compensation law, proficiency in drafting legal documents, and experience managing case files in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence under attorney supervision.

* Respond to discovery requests, including drafting objections and maintaining privilege logs.

* Prepare and update medical chronologies, timelines, and wage calculations.

* Manage case files, including tracking deadlines, scheduling depositions, and coordinating client communications.

* E-file legal documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists and case summaries.

* Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely and effective case management.

* Maintain accurate billing records and track billable hours contemporaneously.

Qualifications:

* 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in workers' compensation defense or insurance defense.

* Knowledge of Florida workers' compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).

* Experience with eJCC filing system and legal case management software (Client Profiles/ATO preferred).

* Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote setting.

* Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

* Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a dynamic legal environment. If you are a proactive, highly organized paralegal looking for a fully remote role, we encourage you to apply today!

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- Prepares routine or complex legal documents for review by attorneys.

- Reviews, organizes and summarizes reports and other case materials.

- Drafts pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, notices of examination under oath, and other legal documents.

- Assists in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.

- Prepares depositions and trial binders.

- Prepare exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial.

- Drafts settlement agreements.

- Provide assistance at trial.