Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Malpractice Paralegal - HYBRID

• Job Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Work Schedule: Standard hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday - Hybrid
• Flexible schedule, with earlier start/end times, accommodates a better work-life balance.

Job Description

GA Rogers + Associates is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a premier law firm located in Roseland, New Jersey. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join their esteemed legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a stable work history who is seeking a long-term position within a supportive and successful firm. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in personal injury and medical malpractice law and will play a crucial role in the initial stages of case development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for new client intakes, conducting detailed interviews and gathering relevant medical and case information.
• Review and summarize medical records, hospital charts, and physician reports.
• Draft, file, and manage pleadings, including complaints, summonses, and motions.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions).
• Organize and maintain medical and legal documentation in both electronic and paper files.
• Coordinate with medical experts, schedule independent medical examinations (IMEs), and track expert deadlines.
• Conduct factual and legal research as needed to support case development.
• Assist attorneys in deposition and trial preparation, including document production and exhibit organization.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience focused specifically on Medical Malpractice or Healthcare cases is required.
• A stable and consistent work history is highly valued. We are seeking a candidate who is looking for a long-term career opportunity, not frequent job changes.
• Proven expertise in drafting legal documents, particularly pleadings and discovery responses.
• Strong understanding of the New Jersey litigation process.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office and legal software.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a significant plus.

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:

•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data
•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes
•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs
•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:\r\n\r\n•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data\r\n•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes\r\n•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs\r\n•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry