Paralegal - (Bronx, NY)

Responsibilities: Correspond with attorneys, doctors, insurance carriers and clients. Prepares cases for hearings by reviewing files, obtaining documents, communicating with clients and Attorneys and insurance carriers. Assists and potentially attend attorney client meetings. Handling claims from inception through resolution. Extensive contact with clients, attorneys, insurance carriers, medical providers and the NYS Workers Compensation Board. Gathering and analyzing details relevant to the case. Extensive review of each case. Maintaining contact with clients on a consistent basis. Preparing documents and correspondence to be sent to carriers, NYS workers' compensation board, doctor's office or client. Obtaining documentation from the injured worker such as medical records, bills, & wage details. Scheduling client appointments and assist with walk in prospects. Requesting hearings to address outstanding issues. Reading and understanding medical records and reports. Organizing and maintaining case files.