Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Lakeland, FL seeks a paralegal to support medical malpractice litigation alongside a lead attorney. You will draft, file, and organize pleadings and other documents, perform legal research, and coordinate with clients, courts, and medical providers.

The on-site role requires at least 1 year of legal experience; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus. Strong writing, communication, and multitasking skills are essential to manage deadlines and work as part of a busy

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a legal setting; malpractice exposure 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 and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Conduct legal research and track deadlines.
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies.
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents.
• Coordinate depositions and assist with witness prep.
• Support medical expert coordination.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant.
• Liaise between trial teams and clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience

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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Benefits

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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