Complex Litigation Paralegal: Case Prep & Discovery

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an on-site Legal Assistant to support the Complex Litigation team in Tampa. The role involves drafting, filing, researching, and organizing legal documents, with focus on medical records review and discovery management.

You will coordinate with clients, courts, and witnesses, and assist with trial preparation and settlements while maintaining a demanding workload with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting - litigation, personal injury, or Complex Litigation experience a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation, including applicable state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track all key case deadlines
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues for attorney review
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation
• Support medical expert coordination and communication
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and records vendors
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an on-site Legal Assistant to support the Complex Litigation team in Tampa. The role involves drafting, filing, researching, and organizing legal documents, with focus on medical records review and discovery management.

You will coordinate with clients, courts, and witnesses, and assist with trial preparation and settlements while maintaining a demanding workload with attention to detail.