Paralegal

The role

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a Paralegal to join their Insurance WA/NT section in Perth. This role is ideal for a paralegal with experience in insurance or litigation matters, focusing on managing the end-to-end settlement process for statutory workers' compensation claims in Western Australia.

What you'll do

• Prepare settlement agreements and associated documents and forms in relation to statutory settlements of workers compensation claims
• Ensure settlement agreements are signed by relevant parties within reasonable time frames
• Liaise with clients, other solicitors, unrepresented claimants, and third parties in relation to settlement forms and documentation
• Arrange filing of settlement agreements with WorkCover WA and liaise with WorkCover WA in relation to registration and, where required, rectification of settlement agreements and paperwork
• Monitor settlement timeframes and proactively liaise with clients to ensure settlement funds are received on time
• Build strong relationships with clients through regular communication and proactive matter updates
• Undertake research and investigative tasks, including conducting social media searches and gathering relevant information to support matters
• Coordinate medico-legal appointments, prepare FOI applications and draft requests for clinical notes, vocational assessments and labour market reports
• Assist other paralegals with their workloads

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