Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Job summary

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP in Florham Park, NJ seeks a highly organized paralegal with 3–5 years of experience to support medical malpractice attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities include drafting, filing, calendar management, e-filing, and client/court communications. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, discretion, and the ability to multi-task under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Job related experience is required; paralegal certificate a plus.
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules is required.
• Experience handling medical records and confidential information is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to medical malpractice attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts (e-filing systems)
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and experts
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Assist with billing entries, timekeeping, and expense tracking as required
• Perform other administrative and litigation-related tasks as assigned

Skills

Legal administrative support

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

E-filing software

Job description

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP is seeking highly organized and proactive person with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience to support attorneys in our Medical Malpractice Department in its Florham Park Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide administrative and legal support to medical malpractice attorneys through all phases of litigation
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Maintain attorney calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts (e-filing systems)
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and experts
• Open, maintain, and close client files in accordance with firm procedures
• Assist with billing entries, timekeeping, and expense tracking as required
• Perform other administrative and litigation-related tasks as assigned

The successful candidate must possess excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines. The candidate must maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. The candidate must be able to work independently and as an integral member of the practice group.

Job related experience is required; paralegal certificate a plus. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules and experience handling medical records and confidential information is required.

The annualized salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life and AD&D

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time and with or without notice