Paralegal - (Colorado Springs, CO)

Job overview Ritsema & Lyon, P.C. , a multi-state workers' compensation defense firm, is seeking a workers' compensation paralegal for it's Colorado Springs location. This is an immediate opening for the right person and is a full time position working 39 hours per week. Assignments include, but are not limited to: Assisting the attorney in all aspects of the case Requesting and tracking medical and other records Preparing correspondence and basic motions Scheduling hearings, settlement conferences and prehearings Scheduling medical appointments Organizing file materials and indexing medical records Docketing and calendaring deadlines and event Skills and Background: Exceptional management expertise Good verbal and written communications, grammar and spelling skills Expertise to work well under pressure in a high volume office Workers' compensation defense or civil litigation background helpful Background in Ms office and Ms word are required.