What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Legal Assistant/ Paralegal position at Trandon Associates, Inc?
Established law firm in Downtown Manhattan is seeking a detail-oriented Workers’ Compensation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its team. MUST BE Bilingual in Russian. This fully in-office role involves working closely with attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, supporting all aspects of workers' compensation matters with a focus on bilingual communication.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with workers’ compensation cases from intake through resolution
- Prepare, organize, and file legal documents and correspondence
- Manage case files and maintain accurate records
- Communicate with clients, courts, insurance carriers, and medical providers
- Schedule hearings, depositions, medical appointments, and track deadlines
- Follow up on medical records, authorizations, and case updates
- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys
- Coordinate insurance communications and support case management
- Utilize bilingual Russian-English skills to facilitate communication
Required Qualifications
- Bilingual in Russian and English
- Prior workers’ compensation experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage deadlines effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of workers’ compensation experience
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000