Experienced Paralegal – Litigation / Healthcare – Scranton, PA

Marshall Dennehey•Scranton, PA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Scranton, PA office with Litigation / Healthcare experience. This practice defended physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, psychologists, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician practice groups, long-term care facilities, and home health and medical device manufacturers in Pennsylvania and New York. Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team? Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload? If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you! We offer: A comprehensive Health insurance package including: Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays 401K Bonus Program Numerous Firm Sponsored voluntary benefits including: Supplemental Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Plan & Flexible Spending accounts Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize and coordinate work
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload
Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary
Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation
At least 3 - 5 years of Healthcare Litigation experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor's or an Associate's degree

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical records and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information
Create medical record chronologies
Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files
Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases
Manage files and documents
Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts
Generate status reports, logs, and indexes
Correspond with clients and opposing law firms
Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles.
Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles
Perform additional duties as required