Paralegal - 407214

Atrium; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(K) with match

PTO

Job summary

Atrium, a Florida personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced Paralegal for its Nursing Home Abuse practice, handling pre-litigation or litigation matters. Direct medical malpractice or nursing home abuse experience is required to support attorneys with case management, medical records, and legal documentation.

The role emphasizes strong organization, precise record review, and timely handling of multiple cases in a fast-paced environment, including Florida procedures.

Qualifications

• Medical malpractice and/or nursing home abuse experience preferred.
• Pre-litigation or litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records and case docs.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Attorneys with Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice matters through pre-litigation or litigation.
• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, correspondence, and documents.
• Request, obtain, organize, and review medical records and related docs.
• Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, insurers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Assist with case investigations and pre-suit or litigation materials.
• Assist with pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, filings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial prep.
• Track outstanding records and deadlines to keep cases progressing.

Skills

Medical malpractice experience

Nursing home abuse experience

Pre-litigation / Litigation paralegal

Medical records review

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or equivalent

Equivalent legal experience considered

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established Florida personal injury law firm with a longstanding reputation for advocating for individuals and families affected by serious injuries. The firm offers a collaborative legal environment and is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Nursing Home Abuse department.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$80k - $100k Annually

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced pre-litigation or litigation Paralegal to support the Nursing Home Abuse practice. The ideal candidate will have direct medical malpractice and/or nursing home abuse experience and will support attorneys with case management, medical records, client communication, legal documentation, and pre-litigation or litigation responsibilities based on experience.

Responsibilities Of The Paralegal

• The Paralegal will support Attorneys with Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice matters through the pre-litigation and/or litigation process.
• Manage case files, calendars, deadlines, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• The Paralegal will request, obtain, organize, and review medical records and other case-related documentation.
• Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, insurance representatives, opposing counsel, experts, and other involved parties.
• Assist with case investigations and preparation of pre-suit and/or litigation materials.
• The Paralegal will assist with pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, court filings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Track outstanding records, discovery, documentation, and deadlines to ensure cases progress efficiently.

Required Experience/Skills For The Paralegal

• Medical malpractice and/or nursing home abuse experience is required.
• Prior Pre-Litigation Paralegal and/or Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records and case documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Paralegal

• Experience handling Nursing Home Abuse matters from intake through resolution.
• Litigation experience including discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Florida court procedures and filing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Education Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or relevant education is preferred.
• Equivalent legal experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K) with match.
• PTO.