Workers' Compensation Paralegal - Queens

About the role

Workers' compensation law firm seeking a highly-motivated, professional, reliable, loyal and fully bilingual (English/Spanish) paralegal with a minimum of 2 years experience working at a busy workers' compensation firm. This is a full time in office position. The ideal candidate for this position must enjoy strong client contact and communication. You must enjoy working on the phone, as that is critical to your success and enjoyment at this firm. Candidate must have the ability to work well with an assistant.

Responsibilities

• Heavy volume client communication
• Periodic file reviews
• 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
• Explanation of detailed legal issues to clients

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Workers' Compensation experience at a busy law firm
• Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of individuals
• Strong customer service skills and excellent telephone manner
• Supreme organizational skills
• Punctual
• 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 in-office executives
• Dependability
• Ability to handle heavy call volume with outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to set priorities and successfully manage changes in priority

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Workers' compensation