Workers' Compensation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla LLP
Syracuse, NY
Goldberg Segalla LLP, a national law firm with more than 23 offices in 11 states, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Workers' Compensation Paralegal in our Buffalo, Albany, or Syracvuse NY office. This job is responsible for providing essential support to attorney(s) specializing in workers' compensation cases. This role involves a combination of administrative and substantive legal work, ensuring that cases are well-organized and efficiently managed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple tasks with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel.
  • Analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
  • Assist attorney with defense of workers’ compensation claims.
  • Conduct legal research related to workers’ compensation laws and regulations.
  • Daily management of billable time entries with billable target defined by Workers’ Compensation Supervisor.
  • Professionally and tactfully communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers and attorneys to relay information and defend claims.
  • Collect and analyze documents and information to assist with litigation.
  • Knowledge of legal documents and terminology as it relates to Workers’ Compensation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with firm policies.
  • Multi-task interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to jump into an existing caseload and move cases forward.
  • Prepare pertinent documents and substantive correspondences.
  • Provide status reports and recommendations to attorney(s) throughout all stages of litigation.
  • Save all emails, documents and filings in the document management system.
  • Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE:
  • Associate’s degree or higher, 2+ years in an administrative environment.
  • Clear communication in English.
  • Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Attentive to detail.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Observe and assess data/documents in print and on screens.
  • Available for special projects beyond normal hours.
  • Team player and independent worker with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Respond to sensitive inquiries professionally.
  • Exceptional organization skills.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Excellent writing and telephone communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
  • Teamwork oriented.
  • Work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • Operate office equipment (phones, computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, etc.).
  • Analyze legal documents for accuracy.
This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $20.00 to $32.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.

Posted 2025-11-07

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