Manhattan Workers' Comp Paralegal — Bilingual EN/ES

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, a plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal for our Midtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate has 2+ years handling NY workers’ compensation matters, with experience in eCase, and strong client communication in English and Spanish.

You will manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution, draft documents, coordinate hearings, and maintain case notes in the CMS, while supporting attorneys and staff in a

Qualifications

• 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.

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 - this is 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.

Skills

English/Spanish

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, a plaintiff personal injury law firm, is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal for our Midtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate has 2+ years handling NY workers’ compensation matters, with experience in eCase, and strong client communication in English and Spanish.

You will manage a high-volume caseload from intake through resolution, draft documents, coordinate hearings, and maintain case notes in the CMS, while supporting attorneys and staff in a