Paralegal Medical Malpractice Defense

About This Role

This paralegal role focuses primarily on medical malpractice defense within a mid-sized law firm, managing a large and active caseload. The position involves drafting legal documents, coordinating with experts, and preparing for trials and depositions. The ideal candidate will take ownership of cases and contribute to a litigation team handling complex claims.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Identify, vet, retain, and coordinate with medical professionals to serve as expert witnesses
• Request, organize, and review medical records and related healthcare documentation
• Review, analyze, and organize high-volume medical records and document productions
• Assist with trial, hearing, deposition, and mediation preparation
• Conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings for attorneys
• Track deadlines, statutes of limitation, and court dates
• Manage electronic and physical case files
• Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties
• Support multiple attorneys across practice areas when needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical malpractice defense or a closely related litigation field
• Strong understanding of court procedures, discovery rules, and medical & legal terminology
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Comfortable handling large volumes of documents and complex case materials
• Tech-savvy; experienced with e-filing systems, document management, and legal software

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical malpractice defense or a closely related litigation field

Benefits