Workers' Compensation Paralegal - Queens

Villamar Law Group PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Villamar Law Group PLLC is seeking a highly motivated paralegal with at least 2 years of experience in a busy workers' compensation firm. The role is full-time and in-office, requiring bilingual English/Spanish abilities and outstanding client communication.

Responsibilities include heavy client contact, file reviews, medical coordination, and drafting correspondence. The ideal candidate communicates clearly, maintains organization, and supports a fast-paced practice with professionalism and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Workers’ Compensation experience at a busy law firm.
• Clear and effective communication with a variety of individuals.
• Strong customer service skills and excellent telephone manner.
• Professionalism, punctuality and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Heavy volume client communication; periodic file reviews; follow-up on carrier payments; evaluation of case status.
• Coordinating medical care and determining status of client treatment; drafting of correspondence.
• Filing of fee applications; contact with claim’s adjusters; explain complex legal issues to clients.
• Ability to handle high call volume and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Paralegal

Bilingual EN/ES

Client communication

Organization

Job description

Benefits:

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

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.

Responsibilities include:

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; and explanation of detailed legal issues to clients.

Candidate must have the ability to handle heavy call volume with outstanding customer service skills. The ability to set priorities and successfully manage any changes in priority is required. The ideal candidate for this position must enjoy strong client contact and communication. You must enjoy working on the phone, as that is critical your success and enjoyment at this firm.

Candidate must have the ability to work well with an assistant.

The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Minimum of 2 years of Workers’ Compensation experience at a busy law firm;
• 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; and
• Dependability.