Litigation Paralegal (Insurance Defense)

Contemporary Staffing Solutions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a dedicated Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in Scranton, PA. This full-time role involves assisting with medical malpractice and liability cases, ensuring compliance with legal procedures, and contributing to trial preparations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in insurance defense litigation and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Familiarity with daily time entry billing practices.
• Prior trial preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage case files and ensure timely compliance with court deadlines.
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing documents and preparing exhibits.

Skills

Legal Research

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis

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Job Title: Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice) to join our client and play a vital role in supporting litigation operations. This onsite, direct-hire position based in Scranton, PA, focuses on assisting attorneys with insurance defense matters, including medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability cases, from inception through trial preparation.

Compensation:

• $60,000 - $70,000/year
  
  

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, standard business hours
  
  

Key Responsibilities of the Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice):

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence
• Manage case files and ensure timely compliance with court deadlines
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing documents and preparing exhibits
• Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Handle discovery processes, including serving and responding to requests, obtaining records, and preparing relevant documentation
• Schedule depositions and medical examinations
• Maintain daily billable time records in line with organizational requirements
  
  

Qualifications and Skills for the Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice):

• 3–4 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Hands-on experience with medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability cases
• Proficient in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical records
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania legal procedures
• Ability to manage cases independently from initiation to trial, meeting all deadlines
• Prior trial preparation experience preferred
• Familiarity with daily time entry billing practices
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved institution or a bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and experts
• Skilled in conducting legal research using Lexis
  
  

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative legal team while gaining hands-on litigation experience across complex insurance defense matters. If you are organized, proactive, and passionate about the legal field, we invite you to apply and grow your career in a supportive environment.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.

Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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