Workers' Compensation IME Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and collaborative law firm with a national presence, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Workers' Compensation IME Paralegal in our Buffalo, NY office. This job is responsible for coordinating attorney and client requests for IMEs (independent medical exams, record reviews, addendums and independent radiology) by working as an intermediary between the client, the claimant, insurance carriers, attorneys, and physicians, to ensure a timely, accurate, quality, and completed independent medical review report.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Outlook, TEAMS, Calendar, and Excel. 
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation legal practice, legal terminology, medical and insurance claims terminology, and billing
• Electronic communication with clients for scheduling authority, recommendations and assistance with comprehensive cover letters to the IME consultants.
• Coordination of IMEs (independent medical exams, record reviews, addendums and independent radiology).
• Draft documents including but not limited to referrals, affirmations, correspondences accurately.
• Respond to client inquiries timely and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with Section 137.
• Calendar cover letter deadlines.
• Prepare medical records for IMEs.
• Serve surveillance/diagnostic films and medical records for IMEs.
• Provide vendors with cover letters and/or medical records.
• Capture billable time in the firm’s iTimekeep system.
• Assist with additional assignments and coverage for other IME paralegals.
• 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 $24.00. 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 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.