We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide essential support to a Tax and Estate practice group during a busy tax season, assisting with document drafting, calendaring, and managing legal files. This position requires someone who is detail oriented, can work effectively with corporate clients, and adapts quickly to a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, draft, and review legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Manage and maintain legal files using iManage or similar document management systems.<br>• Coordinate and track important deadlines and schedules through effective calendaring.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure seamless workflow and project completion.<br>• Assist in handling tax-related legal matters, providing support during tax season.<br>• Communicate effectively with corporate clients, addressing inquiries and providing updates.<br>• Conduct research and gather information relevant to cases or legal matters as needed.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal standards and practices in all tasks performed.<br>• Adapt to new processes and systems with guidance and training from team members.<br>• Provide administrative and organizational support to attorneys and the practice group.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<br>1. Handle workers’ compensation claims caseload from inception to final settlement involving the following:<br>2. Original set up of claim.<br>3. Responsible for performing a factual investigation of claim.<br>4. Set reserves and determine compensability.<br>5. Communicating daily with claimants, medical personnel, and representatives from housing authorities for updates.<br>6. Pay weekly lost time claims and medical bills.<br>7. Assign rehabilitation referrals and legal representation as needed.<br>8. Coordinate with nurse case managers, vocational counselors, attorneys, and professional surveillance services to bring claims to a conclusion.<br>9. Update claims information into Riskmaster Claim’s System to include medical notes and daily activity.<br>10. Transmit medical bills to bill review vendor, scan, and attach medical bills to claim.<br>11. File all claims documentation into paper file.<br>12. Preparing of all required IC forms.<br>13. Subrogation against third parties.<br>14. Attend IC hearings or mediations, if required.<br>15. Settle claims within established dollar authority - $50,000 (settlement/reserve authority established by management). All claims above settlement authority are approved by CEO or CFO.<br>16. Notify reinsurer of claims that fall under reinsurance category.<br>17. Closure of claim (and all items necessary for closure, i.e., payment, forms, hard copy of file).<br>18. Transmit Medicare Secondary Payer through ISO Navigator.<br>19. Provide status of claims at staff meetings and board meetings when requested.<br>20. Attend educational seminars, safety seminars, and classes as assigned.<br>21. Perform “Special Project” work when requested by Management.<br>22. Assist with the daily operations of the office.