Responsibilities:

• Support Legal Operations: Assist the lawyer to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the law office.
• Authorization Requests: Obtain authorization from employers or workers' compensation carriers for treatment.
• Client Needs Assessment: Recognize clients’ emergent needs for treatment or temporary benefits and identify when an attorney needs to file a motion.
• Front Desk Coordination: Manage intake for walk-in clients and greet all guests.
• Claim Identification: Identify potential retaliation or harassment claims promptly and notify the attorney.
• Court Calendar Management: Download and manage court calendars from online sources.
• Client Communication: Generate form letters for clients to attend Independent Medical Examination (IME) appointments.
• Appointment Coordination: Schedule client appointments and manage the calendar accordingly.
• Pre-Hearing Preparations: Contact clients the day before hearing dates to confirm contact numbers and their presence in court, and ensure they have directions to the court.
• Interpreter Services: Assess the need for interpreters in court and schedule these services when necessary.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, specifically in Workers’ Compensation law.
• Law Office Operations: Comprehensive knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Dropbox.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Multi-tasking: Capable of handling multiple tasks while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Client Communication: Effective communication with clients, tracking, and documenting all statuses in the case management system (SmartAdvocate).
• Work Environment: Willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can manage multiple responsibilities efficiently and contribute to a dynamic legal team. If you meet the qualifications and are eager to make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Workers' compensation law: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Trenton, NJ 08611 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person