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Paralegal - Medical Malpractice
Our firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal who brings Medical Malpractice experience 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
JOB ID: 171217 #post
Aimee Krisfalusi
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, $80,000 - $90,000,
Paralegal - Medical Malpractice
Our firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal who brings Medical Malpractice experience 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
JOB ID: 171217 #post
Aimee Krisfalusi
To Apply for this Job Click Here
, $80,000 - $90,000,
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000