Job description:

Medical Malpractice Paralegal:

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A. ("JGL"), an AV rated 40+ lawyer Maryland law firm seeks a paralegal in Maryland, for immediate hire in its Greenbelt office. The successful candidate will be a well-organized individual with at least 3 years of experience managing all aspects of litigation medical malpractice claims. Qualified candidates must be able to manage a high-volume caseload, with strong attention to detail, and be familiar with the relevant laws in MD and DC pertaining to discovery in medical malpractice claims, including compilation and resolution of Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance liens. Exceptional oral and written communication skills required as position involves extensive contact with clients, defense counsel and medical providers. Duties will include, but are not limited to: requesting, organizing, indexing and summarizing all medical records and bills, lost wage information and all other special damages documentation to properly document and value claim; assisting clients with responding to discovery requests as needed; scheduling depositions and client meetings; obtaining and analyzing health insurance and other liens for accuracy and completeness, disputing unrelated claims, and negotiating reductions; monitoring client treatment status and keeping attorneys informed of relevant changes in care; assessing the need for and coordinating communication between clients, providers, and attorneys for the efficient and timely resolution of claims; coordinating all aspects of settlement disbursements from confirming outstanding medical lien balances, including Medicare and Medicaid, to requesting and negotiating reductions, notarizing and coordinating the signing of settlement agreements, processing disbursements and drafting all necessary closing letters; also requires maintaining up-to-date caselist and resolution reports and accurately recording/billing all time worked.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k)

Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Parental Leave Retirement Plan Vision Insurance Schedule:

8 Hour Shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Pay:

$65,000 - $75,000 annually

Education:

Associate (Preferred), but experience can take the place of education

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

5 years (Preferred)

Paralegal:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person, with opportunity for hybrid

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Profit sharing Vision insurance

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

5 years (Preferred)

Paralegal:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person