Essex Richards, P.A. is seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly organized paralegal/assistant to join our ERISA/employee benefits team. This individual will be responsible for assisting with employee benefit and insurance disputes, administrative appeals, and litigation matters, as well as taking ownership in the day-to-day management of the litigation practices of two full-time attorneys.
This role requires performance of both administrative tasks, including calendar management and client intake, alongside more substantive legal work such as claim and appeal drafting and preparation of legal documents. Specific responsibilities include:
- Assist attorneys with drafting and preparing documents such as ERISA appeals, pleadings, discovery, and briefs.
- Finalize appeal submissions and court filings, format and proof documents prior to submission.
- File motions and pleadings in state, federal, and appellate courts.
- Identify, track, and calendar deadlines.
- Coordinate with medical providers and insurance carriers.
- Review medical records and prepare medical record summaries/chronologies.
- Client intake.
- Perform administrative tasks such as requesting documents and scheduling appointments.
- Regular interaction with both prospective and existing clients.
- Communicate with court personnel and other legal professionals.
- Conduct legal and other factual research.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
The successful candidate will be friendly, approachable, and able to interact and collaborate effectively with our team of attorneys, staff, clients, and third parties. Professionalism is very important, as is showing a genuine concern for the welfare of our clients. The right candidate will be able to communicate with existing clients and potential new clients about the claim and litigation process in a kind and timely manner. Our selected candidate will often be the first person to communicate with potential new clients on behalf of our team, so compassion, empathy, patience, and strong client service skills are a must.
The well-qualified candidate will take ownership over projects and possess a high level of accuracy, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Multitasking, independent thinking, and effective prioritization are critical. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must as is the ability to manage deadlines in order to keep our practice running smoothly.
Qualifications:
- Excellent computer knowledge, which includes proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and court-filing portals (PACER, etc.).
- Candidates that have experience with litigation are preferred.
- Experience using state and federal rules of civil procedure, local court rules, Bluebook, and Lexis (or other legal research software) is a plus.
- Experience with medical records, insurance policies, and/or in ERISA is a plus.
Essex Richards, P.A. is an established small-midsize Charlotte, North Carolina law firm that has made its home in the South End/Dilworth area for over 45 years. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, a supportive team, and a friendly working environment. This position can be performed remotely or from our office in Charlotte. Salary commensurate with experience and ability. Please email gdausman@essexrichards.com with a cover letter and a CV/resume. Confidentiality is assured if requested.