Workers’ Comp Paralegal - High-Volume, Client-Focused

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; 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 in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal with hands-on experience managing a high-volume caseload on the claimant side. The role requires coordinating with clients, carriers, medical providers, and the Workers' Compensation Board.

The position is based in our Midtown Manhattan office, with a strong focus on client communication, documentation, and timely filings using WCB eCase and standard legal case management software.

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, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with legal case management software.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

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

Skills

Client communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP in Midtown Manhattan seeks a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal with hands-on experience managing a high-volume caseload on the claimant side. The role requires coordinating with clients, carriers, medical providers, and the Workers' Compensation Board.

The position is based in our Midtown Manhattan office, with a strong focus on client communication, documentation, and timely filings using WCB eCase and standard legal case management software.