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Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Job Description
Experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal preferred to join fast paced law practice.. In this role, you will provide essential support in managing complex medical malpractice cases, ensuring thorough case preparation, document management, and legal research. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures related to personal injury and healthcare law.
Duties
- Assist attorneys in all phases of medical malpractice litigation, including case intake, investigation, and discovery processes.
- Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence with clients and medical providers.
- Manage case files efficiently using document management systems
- Coordinate depositions, interviews with witnesses, and medical experts; prepare summaries and timelines for case evaluation.
- Review medical records for relevance and accuracy; organize evidence for trial preparation.
- Support administrative tasks including data entry, filing, proofreading documents, transcription, and maintaining calendar deadlines.
- Maintain communication with clients regarding case status
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures specific to personal injury law and healthcare regulations.
Job Requirements
Experience
- Paralegal experience in medical malpractice or personal injury law is highly preferred.
- Open to paralegals in other areas of law
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Experience with project management principles within a law office setting.
- Knowledge of legal contracts, data entry accuracy, clerical experience, and phone etiquette are essential.
Additional Information
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Meet Your Recruiter
Deb Jabine
Vice President & Senior Recruiter
Fifteen years ago, Deborah learned that exceptional recruiting isn't about the quantity of candidates presented—it's about the quality of matches made through meticulous assessment and genuine partnership. With her CPC certification and unwavering commitment to excellence, she's successfully delivered over 800 strategic hires while maintaining an impressive 92% client satisfaction rate across diverse industries. Rather than following the typical "headhunter" approach, she's built her practice around authentic client partnerships. Deborah's thorough methodology includes meeting every candidate face-to-face and conducting comprehensive assessments, a method that has reduced clients' average hiring cycles by 35% while dramatically increasing new hire quality and retention.
Her diverse industry experience spans law, financial services, and beyond, but she's particularly effective in legal and accounting sectors where her background provides invaluable insight into firm dynamics and technical hiring requirements. What drives her exceptional client service is a genuine investment in long-term success, treating every search as a strategic partnership rather than a simple transaction. When she's not delivering perfect-fit candidates, you'll find this dedicated professional hitting Maine's running trails with the same persistence and endurance she brings to finding your ideal hire. Deborah spends her free time enjoying her family and a coastal lifestyle, which includes swimming in the ocean from April to October!
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