Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal

Summary

A National Law Firm is looking to hire a Paralegal with experience supporting attorneys on medical malpractice defense matters.  This position is heavily focused on trial preparation, legal & medical research, expert research & obtaining expert transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Create and update case management spreadsheets to track medical records, discovery requests and responses and settled/discontinued actions
• Lead trial needs for case team including, prepare binders and exhibits for depositions, mediations, expert review, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials
• Monitor  calendar to prepare and assist with all phases of discovery; communicate upcoming discovery deadlines to attorneys
• Process authorizations and compile medical records, photographs, and other fact investigative material to be analyzed and/or produced
• Preparation and service of various legal documents, i.e. subpoenas, discovery requests motions, etc., and execute follow-up regarding service and filing of documents
• Travel to court to file documents, attend hearings or assist at trial
• Review, download, profile and distribute case notifications received electronically
• Communicate with clients, vendors, expert witnesses, opposing counsel, local counsel and counsel for co-defendants as needed
• Accurately record and maintain billable hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of medical malpractice defense litigation experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Experience utilizing e-discovery platforms and trial technology tools
• Must exhibit well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Must exhibit initiative and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy