Workers Compensation & Corporate Counsel Coordinator-Paralegal

Annual Salary: $80000$92000

Workers Compensation & Corporate Counsel Coordinator-Paralegal

Chimes International is seeking a detail-oriented and highly professional Workers Compensation & Corporate Counsel Coordinating Paralegal to support the organizations legal risk management and employee claims functions. This role serves as a key liaison between employees insurance carriers healthcare providers third-party administrators outside counsel and internal leadership to ensure effective claims administration compliance and legal coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment demonstrates sound judgment and discretion and seeks to expand their experience in workers compensation corporate compliance and legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between employees supervisors healthcare providers insurance carriers outside counsel and third-party administrators regarding workplace injury and occupational illness claims.
• Investigate reported workplace injuries and workers compensation claims
• Coordinate the collection of records witness statements documentation and supporting materials needed for claims evaluation and legal review
• Review preserve and archive video footage and supporting evidence related to claims investigations
• Partner closely with third-party administrators to support claims management activities and resolution strategies
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local workers compensation laws and reporting requirements
• Maintain detailed and accurate claim records status updates and documentation
• Coordinate modified duty and return-to-work programs in collaboration with Human Resources and operational leadership
• Review medical documentation and communicate with providers regarding work restrictions and accommodations
• Monitor lost-time claims and assist in reducing claim duration and associated costs
• Prepare reports and track metrics related to claim frequency severity trends and overall costs
• Assist in employee education regarding workplace safety injury reporting and claims procedures
• Attend hearings mediations and legal proceedings as needed
• Conduct legal and regulatory research as requested
• Represent Corporate Counsel in compliance meetings and related organizational discussions
• Process routine insurance-related requests including certificates of insurance and endorsements
• Serve as the primary internal contact for certificate of insurance requests
• Assist Corporate Counsel with drafting and reviewing basic legal agreements including non-disclosure agreements contractor agreements and business associate agreements
• Support preparation for Board and committee meetings
• Assist with organizing legal files workflows and records management processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of workers compensation laws claims administration and OSHA regulations
• Strong documentation investigative and recordkeeping abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations
• Understanding of Commercial General Liability and casualty insurance matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cases simultaneously
• Professional demeanor with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to employee support and service-oriented communication
• Willingness to learn and grow within legal and compliance functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting in-house counsel or legal departments
• Prior experience working with insurance carriers third-party administrators or law firms handling workers compensation claims
• Experience participating in hearings mediations or legal proceedings

Education

• Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred
• Relevant professional experience may be substituted for education requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 35 years of workers compensation experience required
• Experience with a workers compensation insurance carrier law firm third-party administrator or similar claims-focused environment strongly preferred
• Experience supporting Corporate Counsel or legal operations is preferred

Benefits may include:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical plans starting as low as $6.90 per month beginning on Day 1
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Healthcare FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Transportation FSA
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Discounts including Tickets at Work
• Supportive mission-driven and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Additional Information

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer additional related education and/or experience may be substituted in lieu of the requirements listed above.

Chimes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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