Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Long Term Care insurance

Supplemental Life and AD&D

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Florham Park is seeking a highly organized individual to support attorneys in their Medical Malpractice Department. The role entails administrative and legal support, including document management, calendar maintenance, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years’ experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of civil litigation. The annual salary range is between $65,000 and $85,000 with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k). Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience supporting attorneys in litigation.
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience handling medical records and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support throughout litigation.
• Draft, format, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Manage large volumes of medical records, including requests and indexing.
• Coordinate medical authorizations and expert witness materials.
• Assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients and experts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Ability to multi-task

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

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
• Manage and organize large volumes of medical records, including requests, indexing, summarizing, and tracking receipts
• Coordinate medical authorizations, expert records, and expert witness materials
• Assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including exhibit preparation and scheduling
• 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.

Interested applicants should send a resume with cover letter to Nicole Weiss at [e-mail].

The annualized salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. 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, Long Term Care, 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.