Impactful Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Irvine, California, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation.

You will draft, prepare, and e-file pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, organize medical records, prepare chronologies, coordinate depositions, and support trial preparation in state and federal court. This on-site role offers exposure to complex medical malpractice cases and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting — litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice 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.
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

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

Litigation experience

Medical terminology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Irvine, California, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation.

You will draft, prepare, and e-file pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, organize medical records, prepare chronologies, coordinate depositions, and support trial preparation in state and federal court. This on-site role offers exposure to complex medical malpractice cases and a collaborative team environment.