Workers' Compensation Paralegal

About the role

Join our dynamic plaintiff personal injury legal team as a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal. The position is based in our Midtown Manhattan office and involves managing a high‑volume caseload on the claimant side, working directly with clients, carriers, medical providers, and the Workers' Compensation Board.

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—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.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Full‑time position based in Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10018, requiring on‑site work five days per week.