Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic plaintiff personal injury legal team as a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing a high-volume caseload on the claimant side and is comfortable working directly with clients, carriers, medical providers, and the Workers' Compensation Board. This position will be based in our Midtown Manhattan office 5x per week.

Requirements

2+ years of experience handling workers' compensation cases in New York
Familiarity with WCB procedures, eCase, and New York workers' compensation filings
Strong client communication skills — written and verbal — in both English and Spanish
Proficiency with legal case management software
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Spanish (Required)
English (Required)
Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10018 (Required)

Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution
Conduct initial client intakes and gather relevant documentation
Communicate with clients on a regular basis— this is the core of the role
Draft and send HIPAA authorizations and follow up with medical providers to obtain records
Prepare correspondence, settlement documents, Section 32 agreements, and hearing requests
File requests for hearings and monitor case status through the WCB eCase system
Communicate with insurance adjusters, employers, treating physicians, and defense counsel
Send IME notices and coordinate deposition scheduling
Maintain the firm calendar, track deadlines, hearings, and appearances
Maintain detailed, up-to-date case notes and file documentation in the firm's case management system
Conduct client communications in both English and Spanish