What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Deposition Paralegal position at Goldberg Segalla LLP?
Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and collaborative law firm with a national presence, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Workers' Compensation Deposition Paralegal in our Buffalo, NY office. This job is responsible for coordinating Board directed depositions by working with claimant’s counsel, treating physician(s) and/or independent medical examiner(s), and court reporters to timely submit deposition transcripts and legal memorandum of law.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: :
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE: : : :
This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $18 to $21. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.
Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: :
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
- Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation legal practice, legal terminology, medical and insurance claims terminology, and billing
- Coordinate depositions with multiple parties and subpoena non-compliant doctors.
- Draft documents (subpoenas, Affirmations, affidavits, correspondences including but not limited to letters requesting deposition, letters requesting cooperation, cancellation letters, etc.) accurately.
- Communicate effectively with doctors' offices, claimant’s counsel, court reporters, etc. in the coordination of depositions.
- Calendar and manage attorney deposition schedules.
- Organize and maintain documents in the firm's management system.
- Capture billable time in the firm’s iTimekeep system.
- Respond to client inquiries timely and professionally.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE: : : :
- Associate’s degree or higher, 2 years in an administrative environment.
- Clear communication in English.
- Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Attentive to detail.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Observe and assess data/documents in print and on screens.
- Available for special projects beyond normal hours.
- Team player and independent worker with minimal supervision.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Respond to sensitive inquiries professionally.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Excellent writing and telephone communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Teamwork oriented.
- Work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
- Operate office equipment (phones, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, etc.).
- Analyze legal documents for accuracy.
This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $18 to $21. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.
Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.
Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
Salary : $18 - $21
