For over 90 years, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton and Romano, LLP. has been defending the rights of New Yorkers. Our attorneys help hard-working people get the compensation they rightfully deserve. With 12 offices throughout the five boroughs, Long Island and Upstate New York, our firm serves clients in need legal representation for Worker\u2019s Compensation, Social Security Disability, Civil Service Disability Pensions, and Personal Injury claims.<\/p>\n
We are currently seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our highly productive Workers Compensation practice. This position involves daily and constant work helping attorneys keep their cases well-organized and moving. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have a high standard of ethics and strong communication skills.<\/p>\n
Duties\/Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Conducting claimant interviews for new cases<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Open new files, gather and analyze intake information and relevant documents<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Heavy call volume which includes extensive contact with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and medical providers; In person client appointments<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Case Management and File Reviews for preparation of upcoming hearings and settlements<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Read, interpret and follow up on medical reports<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Contact with insurance carriers for payments, medical treatment issues<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Performs other related duties as assigned<\/p>\n
Required Skills\/Abilities:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively shows empathy to claimants who are dealing with difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Upbeat with a can-do attitude; must be able to work independently and have a desire to assume significant responsibility<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Understanding of legal language and principles, and other related matters.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Excellent time management skills with a proven ability multitask and meet deadlines.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel and Word.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Must be fluent in Spanish<\/p>\n
As part of a performance-based culture, you will work alongside a team of engaged like-minded compassionate professionals. Essentially, you would support a collegian team of legal experts, dedicated to fighting hard and winning big for our clients.<\/p>\n
If you strive for excellence and are ready to hit the ground running with one of NYC\u2019s top-rated law firms, submit a cover letter and your resume for immediate consideration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"16147","_ch_external_id":"10199037","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-05-31","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10199037\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[],"class_list":["post-16148","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/16148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=16148"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=16148"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=16148"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=16148"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=16148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}