Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Our growing law firm, one of the largest workers’ compensation law firms in New Jersey and an official partner of the New York Giants, is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant fluent in both Spanish and English to join our Freehold, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in workers’ compensation claimant experience and the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with Spanish-speaking clients.

We offer a collaborative work environment , opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact for clients. Our team enjoys annual performance reviews as well as company outings, including our holiday party, summer picnic, and spring and fall events . We also provide great medical benefits and 401(k) matching .

Compensation : $60,000 - $70,000 yearly

Responsibilities : Provide support to the lawyer to enhance law office effectiveness.

Request authorization from the employer / workers’ comp. carrier for treatment.

The ability to recognize a client’s emergent need for treatment / temporary benefits and the need of the attorney to file a motion.

Coordinate Intake for front desk walk-ins and meet and greet all guests.

The ability to identify a potential retaliation / harassment claim in a timely fashion to bring it to the attention of the attorney.

Download court calendars from courts online.

Generate form letters to clients to attend IME appointments.

Coordinate appointments for clients and calendar accordingly.

Call clients the day before hearing dates to ensure a contact number and their presence in court. Ensure the client has directions to the court.

Read file information to determine the need for the services of an interpreter in court and to schedule that service when appropriate.

Qualifications : At least two years of working experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the Workers’ Compensation area of law.

Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office.

Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office and Dropbox

Fluency in the English and Spanish languages, both verbally and in writing (Required).

Excellent organizational skills and Microsoft Office skills.

Ability to juggle multiple activities and maintain a professional demeanor.

Communicate with clients, track and document all status in the case management system - SmartAdvocate.

Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting.

About Company

Looking for a career where you can make an impact? At GGL, we’re committed to giving back to clients, our community, and our employees. Whether through sports programs, supporting underserved communities, or delivering exceptional service to clients, we value teamwork and dedication. As proud partners of Rutgers Athletics and the New York Giants, we invite you to join a team that cares, grows, and thrives together.

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Compensation details : 60000-70000 Yearly Salary

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