Medical Malpractice Paralegal at Russell Tobin
New Hyde Park, NY 11044
About the Job
Russell Tobin & Associates is currently recruiting for a Medical Malpractice Paralegal to work for one of our clients, a full-service law firm out of the Lake Success, NY area. Apply now!
Description: The Medical Malpractice Paralegal will directly support the legal professionals, attorneys, and Partners within the firm's Medical Malpractice Department. This individual will need to have experience supporting a team of litigation attorneys in the Medical Malpractice area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Document Preparation & Filing: Draft motions, pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence; handle court filings in state and federal courts; track court dates and deadlines.
- Client & Attorney Support: Act as a liaison, conduct client interviews, prepare trial materials, and assist in trials as needed.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Manage Outlook calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings with external parties.
- Office & File Management: Organize filing systems, handle conflict checks, open new matters, and manage other administrative tasks.
- Technical & Communication Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Westlaw, ProLaw, and strong communication with a polished, professional presentation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience within Medical Malpractice litigation
- Knowledge of network statements
- Previous experience within an administrative setting
- Paralegal certificate preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong client services skills
- Foundational knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits & Compensation:
- Salary Range --> $50,000 - $70,000
- Medical, Dental, 401(K), PTO
- 100% Paid Benefits (Included in the salary range above)