What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Malpractice Paralegal position at LHH?
A well-respected NJ litigation firm is seeking a full-time Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of med-mal defense experience. This position is fully on-site in Florham Park, NJ.
Billable Requirement: 1,500 hours/year
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain case files and chronologies
• Summarize medical records for complex med-mal/PI matters
• Conduct expert and background research
• Assist with document production, privilege review, tagging, and logs
• Draft correspondence and routine pleadings
• Handle subpoenas from start to finish
• Support deposition and trial preparation
• Utilize litigation databases, document-review tools, and MS Office
Qualifications
• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience (med-mal preferred)
• Medical chronologies required
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate
• Strong writing, organization, and communication skills
• Stable work history (no temp/contract backgrounds)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans available
- 18 days PTO (increases with tenure) 10 holidays; strong professional development culture.
Salary: 70k-82k
Salary : $70,000 - $82,000