Workers' Compensation Paralegal, Hempstead LI

About the Role

Villamar Law Group is seeking a motivated, professional, dependable, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Intake Paralegal for a full-time, in-person position in their Long Island office. This role offers an opportunity to build a long-term career with a fast-growing, client-focused Workers' Compensation law firm. The firm is committed to training the right candidate who is eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As you become established, you will have the opportunity to develop leadership and management skills by supervising and training an assigned assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Heavy volume of client communication by telephone, email, text message, and in person.
• Conducting client intakes and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Preparing and filing Workers' Compensation forms, including C-3, C-3.3, RFA-1, OC-400, OC-400.1, and other routine filings.
• Reviewing files to ensure timely progression of cases.
• Monitoring case status and identifying outstanding issues.
• Obtaining medical records, including hospital records.
• Communicating with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and referral sources.
• Drafting routine correspondence.
• Assisting attorneys with case management and administrative tasks.
• Maintaining accurate and organized electronic files.
• Supervising and training an assigned assistant once established in the role.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Workers' Compensation experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with case management software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (required). Official transcript must be brought to the interview.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service and professional telephone etiquette.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond for clients and team.
• Takes ownership of their work.
• Learns quickly and welcomes constructive feedback.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains professionalism under pressure.
• Committed to providing outstanding service to injured workers.