Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)

The role

This person will work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing medical records.

What you will do

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Track all key case deadlines
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records
• Prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories
• Maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation
• Support medical expert coordination and communication
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant

Required qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts

Nice to have

• litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience a plus
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. Their mission is For the People.