Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Medical Malpractice

LHH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

LHH is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal for its Seattle office to manage civil litigation matters from inception through settlement or trial. Ideal candidates have recent experience, with medical malpractice exposure highly preferred, and are comfortable with a 1,400 billable-hour annual requirement.

Responsibilities include preparing document sets, coordinating with clients and court personnel, and supporting discovery and trial prep.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably including medical malpractice
• Strong knowledge of Washington State and local court rules
• Understanding of the full discovery process
• Trial preparation experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently or with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint
• HIPAA guidelines awareness preferred
• Experience with billing time
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed chronologies of medical records
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, court personnel, experts, and other professionals
• Draft authorizations, stipulations, correspondence, memoranda, discovery, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Manage case deadlines and support efficient case development
• Review, organize, and summarize large volumes of medical records
• Conduct research on medical issues, jury verdicts, and expert witnesses
• Oversee the discovery process and maintain case status updates
• Assist with trial preparation and deposition preparation
• Perform additional tasks to support litigation teams

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Washington state rules

Discovery process

Trial preparation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

HIPAA awareness

Billing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

LHH is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal for its Seattle office to manage civil litigation matters from inception through settlement or trial. Ideal candidates have recent experience, with medical malpractice exposure highly preferred, and are comfortable with a 1,400 billable-hour annual requirement.

Responsibilities include preparing document sets, coordinating with clients and court personnel, and supporting discovery and trial prep.