Case Paralegal
1 month ago
Hackensack
Job Description A national plaintiffs’ law firm has an opening in its mass tort practice group for a case specialist. The case specialist will work with attorneys on a variety of pharmaceutical and medical device product liability matters and be responsible for the day-to-day management of their assigned caseload. DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ordering, obtaining and reviewing medical records, • Working with clients to complete medical history questionnaires., • Preparing claim packages for settlement, • Responding to client inquiries for status updates The ideal candidate must possess the following attributes: • B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution, • 1-3 years of experience in a mass tort or personal injury practice, • Prior experience with patient medical records and medical terminology, • Strong academic credentials, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Demonstrated ability to multitask several time-critical projects under tight deadlines, • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, • Strong attention to detail, • Professional, collegial and friendly demeanor, • A.S./A.A.S in paralegal studies or other paralegal certification, • Familiarity with case and document management software, • Ability to occasionally work on matters beyond regular business hours, • Intermediate or higher proficiency in MS Office, • Fluency in Spanish