An Extraordinary Place to Work

Over the course of our more than 45-year history, Sommers Schwartz has earned a reputation as a leader in high-stakes, complex contingency-based litigation. We are proud of what we’ve achieved, and we’re always on the lookout for new people who will add to our continuing success.

Sommers Schwartz is driven by its commitment to a core plaintiff litigation practice – Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Personal Injury, Class Actions, Employment Disputes, and Commercial & Business Disputes – and continues to explore related areas that align with the firm’s established brand and practice mix.

Experienced Attorneys

The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz are well known and well regarded in their practice areas with names that are instantly recognized among both the plaintiff and defense bars. These seasoned litigators regularly secure some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Michigan and elsewhere.

For the right lawyer or small group of attorneys with established practices, proven litigation skills, and a track record of successful high-dollar outcomes, Sommers Schwartz is an environment where you will continue to excel with the help of exceptional people and resources. If you are an experienced attorney who is interested in contributing to Sommers Schwartz’s success, please submit your résumé or curriculum vitae along with compensation requirements to careers@sommerspc.com. For current openings, please submit your materials as instructed in the posting.

Professional Staff

Along with our lawyers, we boast a talented team of paralegals, legal assistants, legal nurse consultants, administrative assistants, and professional staff, all of whom are equally dedicated to providing outstanding service and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. If you are an experienced legal professional and wish to be a part of the Sommers Schwartz family, please submit your résumé or curriculum vitae along with compensation requirements to careers@sommerspc.com.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Sommers Schwartz is seeking an experienced paralegal to work on our medical malpractice litigation team in the firm’s Southfield, Michigan office.

In this regular, full-time, non-exempt position, the paralegal will support our attorneys in their representation of clients at every stage of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation, including pre-suit investigations, discovery, pre-trial proceedings, trials, and appeals.

Job responsibilities include:

• Collecting pertinent information from prospective clients during phone interviews.
• Entering information into the firm’s matter intake software and contact databases.
• Working with attorneys and professional staff to evaluate legal claims, request and review medical records, and communicate with prospective clients throughout the intake process.
• Investigating the facts surrounding the medical care and treatment rendered in medical malpractice cases, including birth injury claims.
• Preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, notices of intent, discovery requests, case evaluation summaries, and demand letters.
• Researching the law and medicine associated with each case.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in paper and our electronic filing system.
• Inputting updates into our case management system.
• Analyzing and summarizing medical records, deposition transcripts, answers to interrogatories, and other material.
• Meeting with clients and other professionals to discuss details of the case.
• Communicating with clients and their families.
• Working with attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff.
• Interviewing medical experts and witnesses.
• Attending federal and state court proceedings with attorneys.
• Preparing for trial by organizing exhibits and performing other tasks.
• Participating in firm activities, meetings, and events.
• Assist with other external marketing and administrative duties as needed.

Candidates should possess the required experience and skills:

• Paralegal or legal assistant certification from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of experience working on medical malpractice cases in a law firm setting. Birth injury case experience is a plus.
• Superior writing skills and competency in legal and medical literature research.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with emotional and distraught individuals seeking legal assistance.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, notations, and records; anatomical drawings; laboratory tests; and medications; and the ability to explain or illustrate diagnoses of medical conditions.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel; knowledge of Needles CMS, LawRuler, or similar intake and practice management software programs is preferred.
• Ability to work remotely or at home, if requested.

Business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A background check, in accordance with applicable employment laws, may be required. Sommers Schwartz is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a résumé and compensation requirements to Joe Bourgon (jbourgon@sommerspc.com).

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Legal Nurse Consultant

Sommers Schwartz is seeking an experienced Legal Nurse Consultant for the firm’s personal injury and medical malpractice litigation team. 

In this regular, full-time position, the legal nurse consultant is responsible for evaluating, researching, analyzing, and delivering opinions on cases and identifying, organizing, and analyzing medical records in a law firm setting. In addition, successful candidates will serve as consultants and medical support to licensed attorneys, bridging the gap between the legal and nursing/healthcare disciplines.

Job responsibilities include:

• Providing healthcare consultations and technical advice by investigating malpractice claims, identifying experts and specialty areas, and preparing case notes and summations for attorneys and other team members.
• Developing medical malpractice claims information by investigating hospital, nursing home, physician, and nursing negligence claims.
• Providing medical records information by completing initial review and liability assessments and identifying health care providers.
• Organizing and analyzing medical records and preparing chronologies/summaries.
• Reviewing medical records and documents to identify and locate potential witnesses, including medical personnel.
• Consulting with medical experts in appropriate areas of expertise to support plaintiff claims.
• Completing medical research needed in medical investigations and lawsuits by utilizing personal knowledge, experience, reference library materials, and internet searches, and defining and interpreting applicable standards of care, statutes of limitation, medical procedures, and medical hospital and office policies.

Candidates should possess the required experience and skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with emotional and distraught individuals seeking legal assistance.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Solid data entry and keyboarding skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent research and investigation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
• BSN or RN from an accredited school with a valid state-registered nursing license.
• Legal Nurse Consultant certification from a nationally recognized accreditation board is a plus.
• Two or more years of clinical practice experience or two or more years of law firm or legal department experience in a law firm or legal department is preferred (plaintiff contingency experience is a plus).
• This is an office-based position, with the possibility of up to two remote workdays per week.

Preferred work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. A background check, in accordance with applicable employment laws, may be required. Sommers Schwartz is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a résumé and compensation requirements to Joseph H. Bourgon (jbourgon@sommerspc.com).