Paralegal Med Mal Defense
17 days ago
Dayton
Bieser, Greer & Landis, a mid-sized downtown Dayton law firm which dates back to its founding in 1854, is seeking a highly capable paralegal to support a large, active caseload. This position is primarily focused on medical malpractice defense, with opportunities to assist other attorneys and practice areas as needed. The ideal candidate is litigation-ready, detail-driven, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. Primary Focus • Medical Malpractice Defense (core responsibility), • Overflow and cross-practice support as firm needs require Key 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 Qualifications • Experience in litigation environment with high volume caseload desired; experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or other similar litigation field preferred, • Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred, • 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 Ideal Candidate Is • Litigation-focused and analytical, • Reliable, proactive, and professional, • A quick learner who can manage competing priorities, • Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a dynamic firm environment, • Committed to confidentiality and accuracy Employee Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work–life balance, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, • Life and disability insurance, • Flexible spending account (FSA) options, • Retirement and profit-sharing plans, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • Consistent weekday schedule, • Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit Benefits are subject to change. Why This Role This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants to work on substantive medical malpractice defense matters, take ownership of cases, and be a trusted part of a litigation team handling complex claims. • Qualified candidates with at least two years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.