Workers' Compensation Paralegal

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Remote Workers’ Compensation Paralegal managing Massachusetts injured-worker claims for Rob Levine Law. Preparing DIA filings, tracking benefits and deadlines, and supporting attorneys through settlement.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage an assigned caseload of Massachusetts workers' compensation claims from intake to closing
  • Open new files and gather injury details, employer and insurer information, and wage records
  • Track DIA deadlines, conciliations, conferences, hearings and impartial medical exams in SmartAdvocate
  • Maintain current case notes, tasks and follow-up dates
  • Prepare DIA claims, forms and correspondence for attorney review
  • Draft settlement documents, including lump sum agreements, and prepare benefit calculations for attorney review
  • Organize exhibits and hearing packets
  • Request, track and review medical records and bills
  • Track weekly benefits, medical payments and treatment authorizations
  • Coordinate with medical providers, insurers and adjusters regarding payments and outstanding balances
  • Serve as the main day-to-day client contact and provide regular updates
  • Prepare clients for conciliations, conferences, hearings and medical exams
  • Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients directly or through firm resources
  • Work closely with workers' compensation attorneys and flag issues early
  • Coordinate with the personal injury team on related third-party claims
  • Support settlement closing and disbursement, including workers' compensation liens on third-party recoveries

Requirements:

  • Paralegal certificate or associate's or bachelor's degree, or equivalent law firm experience
  • At least 2 years of paralegal or case manager experience in workers' compensation
  • Working knowledge of Massachusetts DIA procedures and forms
  • Experience reviewing medical records and tracking medical bills
  • Preferred: Plaintiff-side (injured worker) workers' compensation experience in Massachusetts
  • Preferred: Experience with SmartAdvocate or a similar case management system
  • Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Organized and able to manage many files and deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and accurate with filings, calculations and records
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive follow-up and issue escalation
  • Comfortable using SmartAdvocate, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams

Benefits:

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Remote work arrangement