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State of Connecticut

Paralegal Specialist

State of Connecticut, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925


Company:

State of ConnecticutLocation:

Stamford, CTEmployment Type:

Full TimeDate Posted:

09/06/2024Expire Date:

10/06/2024Job Categories:

LegalJob DescriptionParalegal SpecialistRecruitment #240904-6142AR-001

Location: Stamford, CTDate Opened: 9/6/2024 12:00:00 AMSalary: $74,750* - $96,734/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)Job Type: Open to the PublicClose Date: 9/19/2024 11:59:00 PMIntroductionAre you a skilled paralegal with experience in applying statutes and regulations? If so, we invite you to explore this opportunity with the Workers' Compensation Commission.The State of Connecticut, Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) is a quasi-judicial agency responsible for the adjudication of disputed workers' compensation claims and administration of various programs.If you enjoy working in a legal setting and have experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, the Paralegal Specialist position could be for you!Benefits and Balance at the State of ConnecticutA healthy work-life balance to all employeesProfessional growth and development opportunitiesWork for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible ScheduleThe RoleThe Paralegal Specialist will be responsible for:Reviewing and processing Stipulations, Motions, and OrdersPreparing Subpoenas and files for Appellate reviewCommunicating directly with claimants who are not represented by attorneysDrafting correspondence and other documentation for Administrative Law JudgesIn this position, you will discover the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of people on a daily basis and will work closely with the Staff and Administrative Law Judges to facilitate the workers’ compensation hearing process. More details can be found in the class specification.About UsThe WCC administers the workers’ compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of lost work time benefits and attendant medical expenses. To this end, the Commission facilitates voluntary agreements, adjudicates disputes, makes findings and awards, hears and rules on appeals, and closes out cases through full and final stipulated settlements.Position HighlightsFull-time position working 40 hours per weekMonday through Friday scheduleFirst shift, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PMOffice location is WCC’s Seventh District Office which is located in Stamford, CT with an option to telework one day per week upon successful completion of a working test period.Qualifications & RequirementsFor more details, please visit:

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