Paralegal- Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation ParalegalListed on both the Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer's Top Workplaces, Pond Lehocky is the largest workers' compensation and Social Security disability firm in the Philadelphia region. Our team has been recognized for their legal expertise in helping thousands of individuals across the country secure their Social Security disability benefits as well as for their advocacy work which led to the first pro-workers piece of Pennsylvania workers' compensation legislation in more than 30 years.Pond Lehocky Giordano seeks a Paralegal to join our highly successful workers' compensation team. Employee will need to be able to work in a face paced environment, have a strong ability to multitask, be a team player and have a positive attitude. Most importantly we are looking for someone who will have empathy for our clients and great customer service.Essential Duties and Responsibilities-including but not limited to:Prepare for all hearings; mediations; fact witness depositions (including preparation of exhibits)Review StipulationsAWW/TTD calculationsReview daily checks (fees, costs)Attend paralegal team meetings via TeamsDraft letters and documentsAnswer calls from adjusters, opposing counsel, clients and healthcare providersHandle daily uploading and obtaining of relevant case information from the Bureau of Workers' Compensation management system, WCAIS or the State equivalent systemEnter attorney appearance via mail and/or WCAISAnswer attorney direct line and monitors email; serving as liaison between attorney and clients by resolving routine and some complex inquiriesPrepare responses to counsel, adjusters, and judgesScan documents into client filesSchedule client appointments and/or telephone conferencesMaintain client's file in case management system, updating information as necessaryOther Responsibilities & Duties may be assigned.Qualifications:· Minimum 3 years of experience in a paralegal role required;· Minimum of 2 years of Pennsylvania Workers Compensation experience strongly encouraged;· College degree or paralegal certificate preferred· Experience with Litify Case Management preferredAbout UsPond Lehocky succeeds by fully serving injured and disabled workers' needs through our commitment to the practice of workers' compensation, social security disability, employment, and long-term disability law at the highest professional level. With more than 100 employees, we invest in cutting-edge technology to provide a strong supporting role to our attorneys and clients.Behind every case, there's a person depending upon the firm of Pond Lehocky for help. We never lose sight of that fact. It's this knowledge that drives every one of us to put the needs of our clients first. We're told that it's something that comes through in the atmosphere here—a sense of confidence, compassion and most of all, we really, really care.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingAD&D insuranceDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceOpportunities for advancementPaid sick timePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceWellness programWork from homeWork Location: Hybrid