Paralegal

6 days ago

Trenton, New Jersey, United States NJM Insurance Group Full time $55,010 - $63,325 per year

The Paralegal for the General Claims Legal department provides paralegal support to in-house staff attorneys for claims-based legal matters, assists attorneys' legal research, and monitors case and publication alerts through Westlaw and public dockets on important cases, regulations or statutes. The GC Legal Paralegal analyzes issues related to liens, child support judgments, and releases, and drafts correspondence, memoranda and pleadings under the close guidance of staff attorneys.

The GC Legal Paralegal develops reports to aid General Claims leadership through the analysis and assembly of data provided from various sources, which reports are prepared and updated on a cadence managed independently by the paralegal. The GC Legal Paralegal also provides some support for subpoena responses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare reports to aid General Claims' monitoring of litigated matters; provide selection of suit evaluation reports with cover summary of important information to attorneys to aid in quarterly attorney audit of suit evaluation reports and general firm oversight; and provide completed trial reports to attorneys assigned to oversight of firms. Track status for all matters tried to conclusion for financial metrics.
  • Provide paralegal support to nine attorneys through assigned legal reviews, which includes conducting legal research and circulating newly released court opinions on relevant issues; monitoring case and publication alerts through Westlaw on important cases, regulations or statutes; monitoring Google search reports on topics as requested; and obtaining documents through eCourts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania state courts, as well as through Pacer for federal courts.
  • Respond to requests for multi-state child support judgment searches. Review releases that deviate from NJM's format. Prepare memoranda for collections, support the Collections Department in recovering fraudulently obtained funds from NJM; track these matters with Collections every 60-90 days for status; and assist GC Legal in reviewing the NJM Special Investigations Unit (SIU) fraud investigations.
  • Prepare annual review of outside counsel using data provided from various sources including financial metrics databases, the NJM SIU, the GC Subrogation Department, GC Legal Staff, and GC Staff.
  • Review ERISA plan documents to determine whether the plan is a self-funded plan that legally may enforce a lien for medical benefits, and provide a recommended conclusion to GC Legal Staff. Tailor coverage denial letters for routinely encountered coverage issues by adding fact-specific claim details under the close guidance of GC Legal Staff.

Required Qualifications:

  • Paralegal Certificate required
  • Three or more years' experience
  • Proficiency in accurately organizing, analyzing and preparing documents and data
  • Strong ability to analyze documents for relevance and privilege
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, ability to perform data analysis through Excel, is a plus
  • Ability to conduct, summarize and analyze investigative and/or legal research, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and customer service, excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently, and ability to work both independently and in a group setting, with a strong desire to collaborate with and provide guidance to others.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program is preferred.
  • Data analysis and chart presentation through Excel, is a plus

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Pay Range: $55,010-$63,825

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.

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