Workers' Compensation Paralegal - Queens

Villamar Law Group PLLC•New York, NY

107d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

A workers' compensation law firm is seeking a highly motivated, professional, reliable, loyal, and fully bilingual English/Spanish paralegal. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring at least two years of experience working at a busy workers' compensation firm. The role involves extensive client communication, case and file management, coordination with medical offices and insurance carriers, and explaining detailed legal issues to clients. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling a heavy call volume, prioritizing and reprioritizing work, and working effectively with an assistant and in-office executives.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of workers’ compensation experience at a busy law firm.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to handle a heavy call volume with outstanding customer service skills and an excellent telephone manner.
Ability to set priorities and manage changes in priorities successfully.
Clear and effective communication with a variety of individuals, including in-office executives.
Strong organizational skills and punctuality.
Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to multitask and manage time and responsibilities appropriately.
Ability to maintain and coordinate numerous records and files.
Professionalism and dependability.
Ability to work well with an assistant.

Responsibilities

Handle a heavy volume of client communications.
Conduct periodic file reviews and evaluate case status.
Follow up on carrier payments and claim adjusters.
Follow up on medical requests with doctors’ offices, coordinate medical care, and determine the status of client treatment.
File fee applications.
Draft correspondence to appropriate parties.
Explain detailed legal issues to clients.
Work effectively with an assistant.