Paralegal, In-House Litigation Support

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc, a non-profit company with its Global Support center located in Pennsauken, New Jersey has an immediate need for an on-site, full-time Paralegal with 10+ years' experience managing professional, general and employment related litigation. This Paralegal position will focus on management of high-risk professional and general liability adverse incidents and litigated claims. The role provides day-to-day support to the Director of Legal Services and some members of the legal services team. Legal work is primarily focused on professional and general healthcare liability claims, with a small caseload of employment related and miscellaneous matters. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include, but are not limited to, organization and management of claims files including but not limited to: Focus on risk management. Understand unique nature of each claims facts, law, company philosophy and reputational risk to help set and guide defense strategy. Locate, review, organize and develop digests of clinical records. Conduct state specific and jury verdict research related to each claim to support. Set accurate case reserves. Review and assisting with response to pleadings, discovery, motions, releases, et al. Researching potential expert witnesses; reviewing CVs, IDEX and prior testimony reports; Interact with plaintiff's counsel, defense counsel, employees/witnesses, Support in preparation for mediation, deposition and trial. Use of litigation case management software and other tools to ensure accurate case file notes and documents are maintained. QUALIFICATIONS: At least Ten (10) years hands on file management experience in a law firm or in house health care environment focused on professional, general liability and employment matters. Paralegal Certification Must thrive in a fast paced, high-volume environment with the ability to shift priorities. Professional dedication to and love of supporting a non-profit health care organization and its employees in defense of claims. Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. Understanding of clinical and legal terminology with ability to apply in common sense fashion to each case unique facts. Strong research and analytical skills for identifying issues and the ability to 'think outside the box.' Ability to set strategy to assist the company in prompt and efficient resolution of claims. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to interact with all levels of employees and external counsel. Mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook programs, along with matter management software WHY CHOOSE BAYADA?: BAYADA offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values and culture of a family-owned business. Newsweek'sBest Place to Work for Diversity 2023 Newsweek Best Place to Work for Women 2023 Newsweek Best Place to Work (overall) 2024 Newsweek Best Place to Work for Women and Families 2023 Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2018 and 2019 Forbes Best Places to Work for Women 2020 Paid Weekly Mon-Fri work hours AMAZING culture Strong employee values and recognition Small team at a local office Growth opportunities BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset: BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here (As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Created: 2024-11-05