Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation in Lakeland, FL. The role involves drafting and e-filing documents, conducting legal research, and organizing medical records.

You will coordinate depositions, assist with witness preparation, and support medical expert coordination while liaising with clients and courts. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to gain hands-on experience within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a legal setting; litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice background is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work within procedural and filing requirements of state courts.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• This role is on-site to immerse in the work and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and fact gathering, track key deadlines.
• Organize and summarize medical records; prepare chronologies and identify standard-of-care issues.
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents and maintain indexes.
• Coordinate depositions and assist with witness preparation.
• Support medical expert coordination and communications.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with the legal assistant.
• Liaise with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and records vendors.
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

This role will work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

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

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
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

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