Paralegal - Medical Malpractice and Insurance Defense

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Must be able to pass a background check

Paralegal - Medical Malpractice and Insurance Defense

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Charlotte office and provide support to the professional negligence and product liability defense group. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services while also giving back to our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with complete case management of files, from initial filing of lawsuit through trial and appeal

• Draft correspondence to clients as well as assisting attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents

• Compile and prepare documents for production

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, outside counsel and court personnel with respect to scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates

• Experience organizing, indexing, and summarizing voluminous medical records and billing in complex medical malpractice cases

• Trial preparation, including electronic presentations, coordination of witnesses, and management of trial exhibits

• Assist attorneys at trial

• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of resources

• Assist with retaining expert witnesses including preparation of records for review, supplementing materials throughout case, and assist with trial preparation and appearance

• Assist with electronic filings in Federal Court

• Assist attorneys with medical board matters, responding to subpoenas, and other misc. matters

• Other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably with insurance defense/medical malpractice matters within a law firm, legal industry

• Nursing or medical experience a plus

• Trial experience a plus

• Paralegal certificate and/or college degree

• Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite, experience with iManage a plus

• Experience using a legal time and billing system

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests

• Must be detail-oriented, be able to work independently as well as in a group setting and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-pace environment

• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Must be able to pass a background check

Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Law Firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Summary

Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Charlotte office and provide support to the professional negligence and product liability defense group. The Paralegal will work a regular schedule as determined by the Office Administrator and/or assigned attorneys, typically consisting of hours per day equating to hours per week. Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with complete case management of files, from initial filing of lawsuit through trial and appeal

• Draft correspondence to clients as well as assisting attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents

• Compile and prepare documents for production

• Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, outside counsel and court personnel with respect to scheduling meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates

• Experience organizing, indexing, and summarizing voluminous medical records and billing in complex medical malpractice cases

• Trial preparation, including electronic presentations, coordination of witnesses, and management of trial exhibits

• Assist attorneys at trial

• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of resources

• Assist with retaining expert witnesses including preparation of records for review, supplementing materials throughout case, and assist with trial preparation and appearance

• Assist with electronic filings in Federal Court

• Assist attorneys with medical board matters, responding to subpoenas, and other misc. matters

• Other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably with insurance defense/medical malpractice matters within a law firm, legal industry

• Nursing or medical experience a plus

• Trial experience a plus

• Paralegal certificate and/or college degree

• Superior computer skills, using Microsoft Office Suite, experience with iManage a plus

• Experience using a legal time and billing system

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests

• Must be detail-oriented, be able to work independently as well as in a group setting and be able to handle large volumes of work in a fast-pace environment

• Must be a team player, willing to help other team members during peak times

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Must be able to pass a

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Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Microsoft Office Suite, iManage, Legal Time and Billing System, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Client Service Orientation

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because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. if you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be

Qualification and Experience Paralegal Certificate and/or College Degree, Nursing or Medical Experience (Plus)

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