Job Details

Helton Law Group is growing. Helton is a boutique healthcare firm that represents world class hospitals and health systems. The legal department at Helton is active, busy and making a difference. Our lawyers are responsible for managing complex healthcare litigation cases, conducting legal research, and advancing our clients strategic priorities. Our lawyers draft legal pleadings, are actively involve in case management, negotiate on behalf of our clients, and collaborating with a wide range of healthcare professionals, both in and outside the firm. The firm invests significantly in technology and believes in the power it has to improve healthcare delivery and dispute resolution.

The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for providing support for legal team to facilitate efficiency and accuracy; ensure files, documents, exhibit preparation, calendar of events are accurate, coordinated and prepared to meet client objectives. The Litigation Paralegal provides effective management and support of the legal team for client related matters. This should include superior organizational and task-oriented follow-up to ensure full support of the attorneys in anticipation of upcoming legal matters. The ideal candidate will also have a keen interest in technology and a passion for leveraging AI to enhance legal practice and client outcomes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Explore and implement AI tools and technology to streamline legal processes, enhance research capabilities, and improve client service
• Review cases and medical claims assigned timely and completely
• In partnership with attorney, identify key documents, issues and develop strategy to answer question “What has to happen next in order to resolve this matter?”
• In partnership with attorney, devise case plans, timelines and discovery plans necessary to move medical claims and cases forward effectively
• Manage caseload and day to day document and filing needs required to effectively represent client interests
• Collect and organize documents necessary to ensure evidence has been gathered
• Ensure discovery related documents are prepared, filed, and exchanged in a timely manner
• Review medical records and billing documents to assist with analysis of claims
• Prepare requests for authority to file litigation/arbitration, as required by client protocols
• Identify and communicate directly with physicians and other witnesses or information sources as needed
• In partnership with attorney, resolve cases and claims for >80% assigned value within 365 days from referral (on average)
• Manage cost to collect on medical claims
• Keep team lead updated on medical claims and cases as appropriate. Identify matters likely to proceed to trial or hearing early and ensure case plans are documented and communicated frequently
• Utilize E-Discovery applications and AI for purposes of document management and production, including redacting and bates stamping
• Communicate with Opposing Counsel with regard to discovery and related matters
• Bill timely, accurately, professionally, and completely for work done

ATTORNEY SUPPORT:

• Trial and Hearing preparation
• Fact gathering
• Document Management
• Draft and proofread pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery templates
• Court and arbitration filings
• Research law sources and court procedure
• In partnership with attorney, using paralegal skills strategically to review and assess assigned medical claims and matters. This includes contract and medical document review and analysis of claim details necessary to identify legal issues and develop plan to resolve them efficiently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Paralegal Certification
• Minimum of 5 years as a Paralegal
• Healthcare experience (preferred)

Join the team now and you can have direct involvement with our growth and make an impact on how we shape our future and the future of healthcare. Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration.

*The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.