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Title : Paralegal

Location : New York - Garden City
Refer to Job # BLMJ707538


Paralegal Duties: Organize correspondence with attorneys and doctors. Drafts and files discovery and correspondence. Prepares cases for hearings by organizing files, interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses, and preparing exhibits. Attends & assists attorneys with hearings & client meetings. Handling claims from inception through resolution. Extensive contact with clients, attorneys, insurance adjustors, and medical providers. Opening new files. Gathering and analyzing intake information and relevant documents. Fully investigating each case. Maintaining contact with clients on regular basis. Preparing documents and correspondence. Collecting documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills, and loss of income. Reading and interpreting medical records and reports. Organizing and maintaining case files. Requirements: Experience in the field of Workers Compensation. Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the public, attorneys, court officials, and clients. Ability to operate Microsoft Office software programs and familiarity with records management systems. Must have knowledge of concepts, terminology and procedures of workers compensation functions, jurisdictions of local and state courts, and administrative bodies. Continuously assisting attorneys with keeping their cases well-organized. Frequent communication with clients to relay information about cases and scheduling important events. Ability to multi-task required while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and meet deadlines. Time management, professional communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently. Outstanding typing, proofreading, and familiarity with legal forms. Some litigation experience in a law firm setting. Knowledge of Microsoft Word & legal software. Occasional overtime may be required when attorneys are preparing for court. Ability to speak Spanish preferred. Strong work ethic and be able to work well in a fast pace environment; have great people skills as the position requires a great deal of client contact; be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have exceptional communication and written skills; have computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and legal software.
 
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