Insurance and Litigation Paralegal

CarePoint Health Management Associates•Hoboken, NJ

31d

About The Position

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals. CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs. The Corporate Risk Management / Paralegal provides administrative and paralegal support to the Legal and Risk Management Departments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies. This position supports the investigation, management, and resolution of claims and incidents, assists with contract review and document preparation, maintains legal files, and works collaboratively with hospital leadership to mitigate organizational risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a healthcare legal or risk management setting, preferably in an acute care hospital or healthcare system.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, New Jersey healthcare laws, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and risk management software.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling medical malpractice or general liability claims is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the General Counsel and Risk Management team in the investigation, evaluation, and management of patient incidents, claims, litigation, and administrative actions.
Serve as liaison with external counsel, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies as needed.
Maintain and update risk management databases, incident logs, and claim files to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Draft, review, and organize legal documents, correspondence, subpoenas, affidavits, discovery responses, and other related materials.
Coordinate medical record requests, chart reviews, and document production in response to subpoenas, litigation, or claims.
Support the contract management process, including initial review, routing for signature, and maintaining contract files.
Monitor compliance with internal policies related to insurance coverage, claims reporting, and risk mitigation.
Assist with preparation of reports and presentations for leadership and the Board as needed.
Coordinate risk management and compliance training sessions for hospital staff.
Track licensing, credentialing, and regulatory requirements relevant to risk management and legal compliance.
Support audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews (e.g., The Joint Commission, NJ DOH).
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and/or Director of Risk Management.