Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description The Paralegal in the Claims Department supports the management of professional liability and general liability. Responsibilities include organizing medical records, obtaining, preparing and reviewing claim documents, coordinating interviews, and maintaining accurate claim files. The paralegal collaborates with claims managers, risk management, outside counsel, and clinical staff to ensure efficient investigation and resolution of claims. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret medical and legal information are essential.

• Provide support to Claims Department. Including, calendaring events, setting up meetings, reserving conference rooms, copies, redaction of documents, etc.
• Responsible for obtaining, following up on and organizing documents and information necessary for responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, and administrative agency inquiries. Including but not limited to requests for policies, insurance information, employment status of potential witnesses, audit trails, logs, HR documents, medical staff documents.
• Timely provide defense counsel signed discovery responses and documents after consultation with the assigned claims manager.
• Enter Claims into Origami with all necessary information and documents; preparation of assignment letters to defense counsel; coverage letters to insured defendants.
• Setting up new claims in Bottomline.
• Electronic file management for all discovery and necessary documentation/information to the Origami file.
• Track and manage quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation of presentations for internal use.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent of work history and education

Paralegal Certification

• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment and manage time effectively to meet deliverables.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent problem solver.
• Self‑motivated and interested in learning.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation.

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of All Spire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities.

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold‑Level "Well Workplace":
  Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennia ls" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care:
  Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business