Experienced Paralegal – Litigation, Healthcare, Medical Malpractice

Marshall Dennehey

. Obtain, review, and analyze medical, financial, tax, and employment records .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMount Laurel • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including case management, legal research, and trial preparation. Proficient in coordinating with legal professionals and managing discovery processes in healthcare liability cases.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceTrial PreparationLegal ResearchCase ManagementParalegal Certificate

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Hard Skills

Medical Record AnalysisFinancial Record AnalysisChronology CreationEvidence CompilationDiscovery Document ManagementStatus Report GenerationCase IndexingExpert CommunicationTranscripts ReviewConfidentiality Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LiabilityLitigationTrial NotebooksWitness FilesDiscoveryLegal CorrespondenceExpert Materials ReviewCase Files ManagementClient CoordinationConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Obtain, review, and analyze medical, financial, tax, and employment records
Create detailed medical and factual chronologies
Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
Compile evidence through discovery documents, transcripts, records, libraries, and databases
Manage and organize electronic and physical case files
Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and support services
Generate status reports, logs, and case indexes
Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
Conduct legal and medical research, including review of expert materials
Communicate with experts and analyze their qualifications, prior testimony, transcripts, and publications
Perform additional duties as needed
Support defense litigation involving healthcare liability, including physicians, hospitals, nurses, allied health professionals, dentists, nursing homes, and physician practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of litigation/casualty paralegal experience
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Willingness to learn and adapt as new skills are required
Dedication to fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
Ability to manage fast-paced discovery
Ability to prepare cases for trial
Ability to independently maintain a caseload

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Bonus program
Firm-sponsored voluntary benefits, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, legal plan, and flexible spending accounts
Free on-site parking
Hybrid work schedule (remote/in-office) supporting work-life balance
Work-life balance
Respectful, supportive workplace
Professional recognition and appreciation