Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Healthcare – Roseland, NJ

Marshall Dennehey

Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Healthcare – Roseland, NJ

Roseland, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Roseland, NJ office with Litigation / Healthcare experience. This practice defends medical professionals and providers in all areas of health care liability, ranging from medical malpractice and credentialing and licensing issues to investigations involving governmental agencies.

    • Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?
    • Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload?
    • If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

    We offer:

    • A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
      • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
    • A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
    • 401K
    • Bonus Program
    • Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

    Job duties may include:

    • Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
    • Create medical record chronologies
    • Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
    • Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
    • Manage files and documents
    • Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
    • Manage court docket calendar
    • Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
    • Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
    • Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles.
    • Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles
    • Perform additional duties as required

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
    • High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
    • Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
    • Ability to maintain confidential information
    • Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
    • Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
    • Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

    Job Requirements:

    • At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation experience
    • Applicants must have a Bachelor's or an Associate's degree
    • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred

    Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

    Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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