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Paralegal - Medical Malpractice
Our firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our medical malpractice team. This role combines substantive case management, trial preparation, and legal research with administrative support that ensures smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
Paralegal Functions
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, pretrial/settlement memos
- Summarize depositions, medical records, expert reports
- Assist with trial prep: exhibits, voir dire, verdict sheets, jury instructions
- Track discovery and record requests; maintain insurance/medical/expert charts
- Draft settlement petitions, affidavits, compliance documents
- Schedule and coordinate experts; prepare trial communications
- Conduct legal research (Westlaw preferred)
Legal Assistant / Administrative Functions
- File pleadings (e-filing/in-person); maintain filing system
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and CLE requirements
- Answer phones, draft correspondence, handle travel and expenses
- Create and maintain case files, status sheets, discovery trackers
- Send/follow up on medical records and expert reports
- Provide overflow support to attorneys and staff
Qualifications
- 5+ years paralegal/legal assistant experience (MUST include 4+ years medical malpractice)
- Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Familiar with litigation process, discovery, and trial preparation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Westlaw/e-filing a plus
- Excellent written/verbal communication
- Paralegal certification or Notary preferred, not required
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications ($80K–$90K)
- Firm-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Annual Profit Sharing
You’ll be joining a collaborative legal team where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
JOB ID: 171217 #post
Aimee Krisfalusi
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, $80,000 - $90,000,
