Job Title: Paralegal
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: General Counsel Office
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $83,156.00 - $117,458.00 per year
Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
A typical day as a Paralegal looks like:
- Draft pleadings: Prepare guardianship petitions, notices, and other legal documents.
- Review documents and respond to Subpoenas for documents and information, including redacting documents.
- Physician coordination: Work with doctors to secure timely, accurate clinical certifications.
- Court liaison: Follow up directly with Court staff to track case statuses and hearing dates.
- Long length of stay (LOS) coordination: Distribute weekly updates for LOS meeting.
- Subpoena responses: Assist attorneys in reviewing and responding to subpoenas.
- Board matters: Gather evidence and draft responses for state licensing board inquiries.
- Legal Research: Perform legal research as needed.
- Communication: Communicate with court staff, clients, family, and interested parties in guardianship matters.
To be considered for this role you must have: Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required. Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in a law firm, preferably with guardianship and/or personal injury experience. Experience with drafting pleadings to be submitted to the court and reviewing medical records. Experience with responding to Subpoenas for documentation and/or information. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities from multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Experience with document management systems e.g., iManage, DocuSign, etc. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. Collaborative and proactive approach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in litigation and/or working in a law firm environment. Exposure to personal injury and/or guardianships. Working knowledge of AI-enabled legal tools or experience in and/or interest in supporting digital innovation in legal workflows.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
....and more!
