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Paralegal–Medical Malpractice Defense

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Somerset County, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 70000
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Pay: $60000.00 - $70000.00 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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.

JPC-1135

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

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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.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - ParalegalMedical Malpractice Defense - Weber Gallagher - JPC 1135 - Source

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  • Client job title: ParalegalMedical Malpractice Defense

  • Location: Bedminster NJ

  • On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid

  • Experience: 3

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  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

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