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As Litigation Paralegal for medical malpractice litigation, provides advanced legal and administrative support, including assisting in the investigation, management, and defense of medical malpractice claims and lawsuits; preparing legal documents; organizing case materials and maintaining litigation data; and ensuring timely and accurate communication between internal and external stakeholders. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates closely with in-house counsel, outside defense counsel, and leaders across Risk Management, Quality, Patient Safety, and Insurance Services to ensure accurate evaluation and effective handling of complex medical malpractice matters.
• Provides comprehensive litigation support to in-house and outside counsel in managing medical malpractice claims and lawsuits.
• Drafts, proofreads, and prepares legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas.
• Reviews and summarizes medical records, depositions, and expert reports.
• Organizes, maintains, and updates electronic and paper case files, including medical records and exhibits.
• Coordinates the collection, review, and production of documents for discovery and subpoenas, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy and confidentiality standards.
• Maintains accurate case data in Emory's claims management system, generates reports and assists with claims analytics.
• Tracks litigation deadlines, hearings, and other case milestones to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Supports trial preparation, including assembly of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Communicates effectively with internal departments, outside counsel, insurance representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Assists attorneys with special projects, audits, and administrative tasks, as needed.
• Works closely with legal teammates, executives and operational leaders to implement practical solutions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Five years of experience as a paralegal in civil litigation, preferably in medical malpractice, healthcare law, or insurance defense.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and case management software.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes, document management, and legal terminology.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information.
• The ability to manage complex, high-volume cases within a large academic healthcare environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare system legal department or law firm handling healthcare litigation.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Experience with claims or risk management systems (e.g., RLDatix, RiskMaster, Origami Risk, Legal Tracker).
• Knowledge of rules of civil procedure, healthcare laws, regulations, and medical terminology.

Competencies and Attributes

• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to interpret complex information and identify key issues in medical and legal documents.
• Attention to Detail: Produces work with accuracy and thoroughness while meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Works effectively as part of a cross-functional legal, risk, and clinical team.
• Professional Judgment: Exercises discretion and sound judgment in managing confidential information.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities, caseloads, and deadlines.

Where will I work?

• Hybrid work arrangement may be available (minimum two days per week on-site presence required; subject to change at the discretion of the organization).
• Standard office environment with occasional travel to hospital sites or court-related activities. 

Other benefits:

• Emory’s compensation is competitive with similar universities and comes with outstanding benefits, including:A generous contribution from the university, in an amount up to an additional 9% of your salary, to your 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan (see details here). 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a three-tier plan that lowers your deductibles and out of pocket maximums even more.
• Eleven paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.
• Three additional paid days off during the Winter Recess (Christmas to New Years).
• Four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with length of service.
• FMLA and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• A Courtesy Scholarship program that covers between 50% and 100% of tuition for your children who apply and are admitted for enrollment in Emory University (see details here).
• An exceptional gym, which employees can join for $360 annually (see details here).

About Emory Healthcare

Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is one of the nation’s premier academic health systems. At the forefront of medicine and research both nationally and locally, Emory Healthcare puts innovative research and technology into lifesaving action. Emory Healthcare is comprised of 11 hospitals, more than 580 provider locations, over 6 million patient visits annually, and the largest clinically integrated network in the state, and is Georgia’s most comprehensive health system. With a workforce of more than 29,000 employees and the #1 and #2 ranked hospitals and Georgia and Atlanta for each of the past 10 years, Emory Healthcare is #33 on Forbes’ list of “Dream Employers.”

 

Emory University includes highly ranked Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Emory University and Emory Healthcare are home to a global health institute that supports initiatives in nearly 100 countries and a leading research enterprise that receives more than one billion dollars in annual sponsored research funding and is responsible for the development of lifesaving treatments such as angioplasty, drug-eluting stents, and the most successful and commonly used HIV/AIDS drugs in the world.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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