Overview
A prominent healthcare company is seeking a highly organized litigation paralegal to join their in-house legal team on a full-time, remote contract basis. This role involves managing a busy litigation inbox, calendaring important dates and deadlines, assisting with litigation management, and electronically filing documents. The position is ideal for candidates with plaintiff's firm and/or mass torts experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume litigation inbox and track important litigation dates and deadlines
- Electronically file pleadings and other legal documents
- Assist with medical chronologies and review of medical records
- Assemble mediation binders and support attorneys preparing for mediation or arbitration
- Maintain detailed and accurate litigation calendars
- Communicate effectively with the legal team and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Experience managing a busy litigation inbox and calendaring for multiple litigation matters
- Experience electronically filing pleadings
- Prior experience assisting with medical chronologies and reviewing medical records
- Familiarity with assembling mediation binders and understanding of the ADR process
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree (relevant work experience may substitute)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, professional demeanor, and excellent communication skills
- Experience working remotely as a paralegal is a plus
- Outstanding professional references
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in plaintiff's firms and/or mass tort litigation
Compensation & Benefits
- Annualized pay range: $75,000 to $78,000, based on experience and qualifications
- Benefits include professional liability insurance coverage
- Eligibility for group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Complimentary group life, long-term disability (LTD), and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Qualified 401(k) plan available
Position Details
- Employment type: Full-time contract engagement
- Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday
- Location: Remote (United States)
Confidentiality
Candidates will not be proposed to clients without prior consent. Selected candidates will be contacted for further consideration.