About Us
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.
Overview
Join our dynamic plaintiff personal injury legal team as a Worker’s Compensation Paralegal. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing a high-volume caseload on the claimant side and is comfortable working directly with clients, carriers, medical providers, and the Workers' Compensation Board. This position will be based in our Midtown Manhattan office 5x per week.
You Will:
- Manage a full caseload of workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution
- Conduct initial client intakes and gather relevant documentation
- Communicate with clients on a regular basis— this is the core of the role
- Draft and send HIPAA authorizations and follow up with medical providers to obtain records
- Prepare correspondence, settlement documents, Section 32 agreements, and hearing requests
- File requests for hearings and monitor case status through the WCB eCase system
- Communicate with insurance adjusters, employers, treating physicians, and defense counsel
- Send IME notices and coordinate deposition scheduling
- Maintain the firm calendar, track deadlines, hearings, and appearances
- Maintain detailed, up-to-date case notes and file documentation in the firm's case management system
- Conduct client communications in both English and Spanish
You Have:
- 2+ years of experience handling workers' compensation cases in New York
- Familiarity with WCB procedures, eCase, and New York workers' compensation filings
- Strong client communication skills — written and verbal — in both English and Spanish
- Proficiency with legal case management software
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10018 (Required)
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience handling New York workers’ compensation cases
- Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board procedures, eCase, and New York workers’ compensation filings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Proficiency with legal case management software
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to commute to New York, NY 10018
What We Do
Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP is a nationally recognized trial law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries through no fault of their own. Specializing in cases such as mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, they fight against powerful corporations to recover maximum compensation for their clients, having secured over $500 million in settlements and verdicts.
