Work directly with a high-performing legal team in a well-established litigation practice. Full-time in-office support fosters deep collaboration, with hybrid flexibility considered after training.
Paralegal – Medical Malpractice
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Job Description
Title: Paralegal – Medical Malpractice
Responsibilities
- Draft and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, expert designations, and correspondence
- Review, request, and organize medical records and documentation needed for case progression and trial
- Schedule depositions, court appearances, and expert meetings
- Maintain regular contact with clients and witnesses, providing updates and collecting relevant case details
- Track and maintain medical expenses, liens, and case-related costs
- Log and manage key deadlines, including statutes of limitation, hearings, expert disclosures, and trial dates
- Conduct legal and medical background research using platforms such as LexisNexis
- Coordinate medical lien identification, verification, and resolution
- Support trial preparation through detailed recordkeeping, calendaring, and case file management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
- 3–5 years of experience supporting litigation in medical malpractice and/or personal injury cases
- Excellent communication skills with comfort speaking to clients, experts, and opposing counsel
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
- Familiarity with legal research tools, especially LexisNexis, strongly preferred
- Ability to understand medical terminology and records
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing deadlines and case logistics
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