Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation
hace 2 días
West Palm Beach
Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful, high-impact medical malpractice and personal injury matters, • Take ownership of substantive casework from intake through trial or settlement, • Work closely with accomplished attorneys on complex, fast-moving litigation, • Play a central role in discovery, case strategy support, trial preparation, and courtroom readiness, • Build your career in a polished, team-oriented environment where your experience and judgment will be highly valued Location: This is an on-site opportunity in West Palm Beach, Florida, ideal for a seasoned litigation paralegal who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully immersed in a strong trial-focused team. Note: Must have 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment, and must have strong medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience. About Us We are a well-established South Florida law firm with a strong reputation for sophisticated legal work, excellent client service, and a collaborative professional culture. Our litigation team handles impactful matters with a high standard of care, preparation, and professionalism. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Manage medical malpractice and personal injury litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement, • Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, discovery responses, and other litigation documents, • Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including medical records, deposition materials, pleadings, exhibits, and related litigation documents, • Assist attorneys with discovery, case development, factual investigation, and trial preparation, • Review, organize, and summarize medical records and case-related documentation, • Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, providers, and other parties involved in active litigation matters, • Prepare summaries of witness statements, client communications, and case materials, • Assist with evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, and courtroom presentation support, • Use courtroom technology and trial presentation tools to support hearings and trials, • Support management of electronically stored information, document review, and production processes, • Coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors to support efficient litigation workflows, • Track billable time and maintain accurate matter-related records, • Consistently produce polished work product with strong attention to detail and minimal attorney revision Qualifications • 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment, • 2+ years of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience, • Strong understanding of court rules, litigation procedures, pleadings, and discovery processes, • Experience with trial preparation, evidentiary hearing support, and case management, • Ability to review, organize, and work with medical records and case-supporting documentation, • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF programs, • Experience with document management systems and electronic document review platforms, • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-through skills, • Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced litigation environment, • Experience with iManage and Coyote is a plus, • Bachelor’s degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or a four-year degree plus paralegal certificate, preferred Why You Will Love Working Here You will join a respected litigation team that values professionalism, collaboration, and excellent work product. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced med mal / PI paralegal who wants substantive responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and a long-term home in a polished and supportive environment. JPC-749 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance