Bilingual Workers' Comp Defense Paralegal

Fort Myer Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Myer Construction seeks a Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal to support the legal and risk management team across DC, MD, and VA. You will coordinate with insurance adjusters, TPAs, IME providers, and defense counsel to manage claims from first report to resolution.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency, a current paralegal certificate, and at least three years of workers' compensation experience, preferably on the defense side and in construction.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written, required.
• Current paralegal certificate required.
• Minimum three years of workers' compensation experience required.
• Experience on the defense side strongly preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to workers' compensation claims filed against the company in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, in coordination with defense counsel.
• Coordinate with insurance adjusters, third party administrators, nurse case managers, and independent medical examination (IME) doctors to manage the claims process.
• Draft denials, answers, and other defense pleadings and correspondence in accordance with DC, MD, and VA workers' compensation statutes and procedures.
• Track and comply with strict statutory response deadlines and filing requirements across all three jurisdictions.
• Manage subrogation and lien resolution matters, including identifying recovery opportunities and coordinating with carriers and counsel.
• Communicate with injured employees, supervisors, medical providers, insurance carriers/TPAs, and defense counsel in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare and translate claims correspondence, forms, and legal notices for Spanish-speaking employees.
• Investigate claim details by gathering information from employees, supervisors, and witnesses.
• Coordinate medical treatment authorizations, return-to-work plans, and light-duty accommodations in support of claim resolution.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized case files and documentation in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Assist attorneys with hearing and deposition preparation, including gathering medical records, witness statements, and other evidence.
• Monitor claim activity and proactively support timely resolution of open claims.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Claims management systems

Job description

Fort Myer Construction seeks a Workers' Compensation Defense Paralegal to support the legal and risk management team across DC, MD, and VA. You will coordinate with insurance adjusters, TPAs, IME providers, and defense counsel to manage claims from first report to resolution.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish fluency, a current paralegal certificate, and at least three years of workers' compensation experience, preferably on the defense side and in construction.