Workers Compensation Paralegal
5 months ago
Yonkers
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY As a Paralegal in our Workers’ Compensation department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth management and progression of clients' cases. Your responsibilities include communicating with clients, insurance carriers, healthcare providers, attorneys, and the New York State Workers' Compensation Board to facilitate the timely resolution of cases. You are expected to take initiative, manage your responsibilities efficiently, and be accountable for all tasks assigned to you, both explicitly and implicitly. This role requires a thorough understanding of the workers’ compensation process and the ability to operate effectively in a high-volume legal environment. RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management: • Organize and maintain case files in a systematic and efficient manner., • Prepare cases for hearings by reviewing files, obtaining necessary documents, and coordinating communications between clients, attorneys, the NYS Workers' Compensation Board, and insurance carriers., • Maintain frequent contact with clients, attorneys, insurance carriers, medical providers, and the NYS Workers' Compensation Board to ensure the timely advancement of cases., • Prepare and send documents and correspondence to insurance carriers, the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, providers, and clients, ensuring compliance with all legal and procedural requirements., • Ensure all tasks are completed by assigned due dates, meeting established deadlines., • Follow the firm’s workers' compensation processes and procedures as outlined during training. Communication Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Smart Advocate, and Vonage software., • Strong understanding of the terminology, forms, and procedures related to New York State Workers' Compensation Law., • Ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple cases., • Ability to work independently, while also collaborating effectively within a team-based structure., • 1-3 years of experience working at a New York State Workers’ Compensation law firm is required., • Strong work ethic with the ability to focus and maintain concentration in a fast-paced work environment., • Must be able to maintain focus and manage workload for a full-time shift (at least 40 hours per week)., • Adherence to company policies and procedures. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and have finger, hand, and arm dexterity. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office/remote environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. We are a paperless work environment utilizing Vonage, Docubee, Microsoft Office Suite package, & Smart Advocate legal software.