Workers Compensation Paralegal

Summary

We are seeking an experienced  Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join our team. As a Workers' Compensation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of workers’ compensation cases, including filing claims, scheduling hearings, and preparing legal documents
• Draft legal correspondence, motions, appeals, stipulations, and settlement agreements
• Maintain and organize case files, medical records, and discovery materials
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel
• File documents with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (NYS WCB) and track case progress
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filings and responses
• Prepare hearing summaries and assist in trial preparation
• Manage calendar of court dates, deadlines, and appointments

Qualification

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

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