What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Outcome HC?
Outcome Healthcare has an opening for a Paralegal / Legal Assistant at its Lakewood, New Jersey headquarters. The ideal candidate has two to four years of prior experience in civil litigation, possesses excellent communication and writing skills, is familiar with the Microsoft suite of products, and the Court’s electronic filing system.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review and file documents in company internal filing system and with eCourts.
- Create and maintain client files and spreadsheets.
- Assist attorneys in the initial drafting/preparation of correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Prepare subpoenas, letters, public records request, and authorizations.
- Finalize legal documents and file with Courts.
- Collaborate with attorneys to prepare for trials, hearings, and depositions.
- Work with preferred vendors for record retrieval, expert retention, depositions/court reporters, and private investigators.
- Maintain and follow a diary system for compliance and meeting deadlines.
- Assist in review of medical record requests.
- Perform secretarial tasks.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal / legal assistant.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software applications.
- Ability to multitask, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
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