Medical Malpractice Paralegal - Lead with Autonomy

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to manage medical malpractice and personal injury cases. In this role, you will draft legal documents, coordinate discovery, and maintain organized case files, providing essential support to attorneys during trial preparations. This position offers stability and a focused caseload, allowing for meaningful involvement in complex cases. Ideal candidates will be adept at case management and possess strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Direct partnership with trial attorneys

Manageable caseload

High level of autonomy

Stable, long-term role

Qualifications

• Ability to manage long-term, complex cases independently.
• Willingness to adapt to established, traditional processes.
• Strong discovery coordination and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ~30 active medical malpractice and personal injury cases.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, and litigation documents.
• Coordinate discovery distribution, tracking, and deadlines.
• File documents in both state and federal courts.
• Manage complex scheduling for depositions, experts, and hearings.
• Maintain organized case files and deadline tracking.
• Support attorneys through all phases of trial preparation.

Skills

Adaptability to traditional processes

Long-term case management

Discovery coordination

Deadline management

Job description

A legal firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to manage medical malpractice and personal injury cases. In this role, you will draft legal documents, coordinate discovery, and maintain organized case files, providing essential support to attorneys during trial preparations. This position offers stability and a focused caseload, allowing for meaningful involvement in complex cases. Ideal candidates will be adept at case management and possess strong organizational skills.