Workers Compensation Paralegal 
Legal
Cedar Knolls Direct Hire Oct 16, 2026
Job Title: Workers Compensation Paralegal
Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Workers Compensation Paralegal to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important organizational initiatives. Based in Morristown, NJ, this Onsite, Direct Hire opportunity provides the chance to work closely with legal professionals while helping maintain efficient case activity, schedules, records, and deadlines. The position offers meaningful involvement in workers compensation matters and requires someone who can take ownership of assignments while anticipating priorities and keeping work moving forward. Strong organization, dependability, communication, and independent judgment will be important for success.
Compensation:
$33.00 to $38.00 per hour
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1 hour meal break; 35 hour workweek
Key Responsibilities of the Workers Compensation Paralegal:
  • Coordinate administrative and case related activities for two attorneys while providing additional coverage to other legal professionals when business needs arise.
  • Facilitate communication with medical providers, coordinate appointments, and organize medical documentation needed to support active workers compensation matters.
  • Oversee calendars, case milestones, and upcoming due dates to help attorneys remain prepared and ensure time sensitive obligations receive appropriate attention.
  • Manage assigned work with a high degree of independence, identifying necessary follow up and progressing matters without requiring detailed direction at every stage.
  • Maintain consistent communication and dependable follow through across daily priorities, helping create an organized and responsive legal support environment.
Qualifications and Skills for the Workers Compensation Paralegal:
  • Ability to work Onsite in Morristown, NJ, Monday through Friday during the established business schedule.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage assignments, establish priorities, and determine appropriate next steps with limited supervision.
  • Strong organizational and calendar management skills, with the ability to monitor deadlines and anticipate the needs of multiple attorneys.
  • Effective professional communication skills for interacting with attorneys, medical offices, and other parties involved in case related activities.
  • Proven reliability, attention to detail, and follow through when managing medical records, appointments, schedules, and multiple competing responsibilities.
Why Join Us?
This Direct Hire opportunity provides hands on exposure to meaningful legal matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and contributing directly to efficient daily case operations. The role also offers an opportunity to strengthen independent case management, communication, and organizational skills while participating in a planned transition of responsibilities.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency into a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting Contemporary Staffing Solutions.