Job description
A premier Personal Injury / Worker's Compensation firm is seeking to hire a bilingual (with Spanish fluency) Worker's Compensation Paralegal.
The ideal candidate will handle:
• Maintain contact with claimant to evaluate medical, employment, and wage information.
• Assist attorney with preparation for hearings.
• Communicate with claimant and witness for any required information.
• Contact claims adjuster regarding payment of lost wages, and authorization for medical care.
• Maintain documentation and records for use in the firm’s litigation case management system.
• Complete assignments, tasks, checklists in a timely fashion.
• Properly document, save any phone calls, emails, correspondences pertaining to specific claims.
• Respond to emails and return calls in a timely fashion.
• Review faxes received on assigned cases. Follow up with an attorney for further action depending on the contents of the fax.
• Update assigned client’s files as more diagnostic studies and medical reports become available.
• Conduct initial intakes and make proper medical referrals after consulting with designated attorney.
• Conduct regular, periodic review and evaluation of claim status.
Requirements:
• Must be willing to work fully in office 5 days (Monday-Friday)- Downtown Manhattan (Financial District)
• MUST be fully bilingual in Spanish
• 2 + years experience in workers’ compensation
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the requirements of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board
• Ability to manage a large case load
• Strong organization skills and ability to self-manage
• Excellent client skills and telephone manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Location: New York, NY
Posted: Oct. 13, 2024, 3:47 a.m.
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