Workers’ Compensation Paralegal

Job Description

Paralegal | Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc.

The Tone:
This role at Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc. is located in Philadelphia, PA. Pond Lehocky is recognized as the largest workers’ compensation and Social Security disability firm in the Philadelphia region, consistently listed among the Best Places to Work and Top Workplaces. This position is vital in supporting individuals across the country secure their benefits, contributing to a team known for legal expertise and client advocacy within a demanding and high-volume legal practice. The firm is committed to client needs, leveraging technology and a compassionate approach to serve injured and disabled workers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Philadelphia, PA
• Team: Part of the workers’ compensation team, serving as a liaison between attorney and clients.
• Mission: Provide essential paralegal support to attorneys and clients in workers’ compensation cases, ensuring efficient case management and client satisfaction.
• Tech Stack: WCAIS, Litify Case Management

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare cases: Prepare for all hearings, mediations, and fact witness depositions, including the meticulous preparation of exhibits.
• Manage documentation: Draft various letters and legal documents, review stipulations, and accurately calculate AWW/TTD.
• Handle communications: Serve as a primary point of contact by answering calls from adjusters, opposing counsel, clients, and healthcare providers.
• Maintain records: Handle the daily uploading and obtaining of relevant case information from WCAIS and other state equivalent systems, and scan documents into client files.
• Support attorneys: Enter attorney appearances, monitor attorney emails, and prepare responses to counsel, adjusters, and judges.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Paralegal profession; a college degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a paralegal role is required, with at least 2 years of Workers’ Compensation experience strongly encouraged.
• Skills: Case preparation, legal document drafting, client and professional communication, case management system utilization, and WCAIS navigation.
• Bonus: Experience with Litify Case Management.