Workers Compensation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Workers' compensation law firm seeking a motivated, professional, responsible and mature bilingual Spanish speaking paralegal with a minimum of 3 years experience in a workers' compensation firm. Our office is centrally located in Jackson Heights, Queens. Please note that this is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include :

Heavy volume client communication; periodic file reviews; hearing preparation; follow-up on carrier payments; evaluation of case status; follow-up on medical requests with doctor’s offices; coordinating medical care and determining status of client treatment; filing of fee applications; contact with claim’s adjusters; drafting of correspondence to all appropriate parties; and explanation of detailed legal issues to clients. The ability to handle heavy call volume with outstanding customer service skills is imperative in maintaining this position. The ability to set priorities and successfully manage any changes is required.

The ideal candidate for this position enjoys strong client contact and communication and must enjoy working in a team enviroment.

The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes :

• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation law;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals;
• Strong customer service skills and excellent telephone manner;
• Supreme organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced work environment;
• Ability to multi-task and appropriately manage time and responsibilities;
• Ability to maintain and coordinate numerous records and files;
• Professionalism;

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and attorneys; and

Dependability

Minimum of 3 years prior experience as a Workers’ Compensation paralegal is a MUST. Fluency in Spanish is REQUIRED.