ParalegalMedical Malpractice Defense

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing defense litigation team handling complex medical malpractice cases
• Hybrid work flexibility with 3 days on-site in Bedminster, NJ, and remote collaboration
• Manage cases from inception through trial, gaining full-cycle litigation experience
• Work closely with attorneys, clients, and expert witnesses to make a tangible impact on cases
• Competitive pay with opportunities to contribute to meaningful litigation matters

Location: Hybrid role based in Bedminster, NJ, with three days on-site per week

Note: Must have 3+ years' experience in defense litigation support and strong familiarity with medical malpractice case management. Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree required.

About Us

Confidential Employer. Our team provides legal services to local, national, and international clients, emphasizing collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality defense litigation work.

Job Description

• Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing
• Perform daily time entry billing and maintain accurate records
• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize documents, including medical and financial records
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness files
• Manage court docket calendars and ensure deadlines are met
• Create status reports and provide updates to attorneys and clients
• Assist attorneys with legal research and case preparation
• Support attorneys in all aspects of defense litigation

Qualifications

• 3+ years' defense litigation paralegal experience
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program or Bachelor's degree
• Experience reviewing and obtaining medical records
• Proficiency with Lexis+ and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Effective communication with attorneys, staff, clients, and court personnel

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid schedule balancing in-office collaboration and remote work
• Exposure to all stages of complex medical malpractice cases
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to develop expertise in defense litigation and trial preparation.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: bach degree and/or paralegal certificate. 3+ yrs litigation experience, must have 1+ yrs exp in defense litigation support

• Nice to haves: med mal defense exp strongly prefered. Lexis+ experience, medical record management, billing experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

Submission Email: Name / Nancy / Alexa - [email protected] [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Hybrid medical malpractice defense paralegal role in Bedminster, NJ. 3+ years defense litigation experience required. Handles full case lifecycle, billing, medical records, trial prep, and court docket management.

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• Client job title: Paralegal– Medical Malpractice Defense

• Location: Bedminster, NJ

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Defense Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Medical Malpractice Paralegal, Trial Paralegal, Legal Support Specialist

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

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