Litigation Paralegal – Insurance Defense & Med Malpractice

Hall Booth Smith, P.C; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Athens office of Hall Booth Smith, PC seeks a litigation paralegal with 3+ years of complex insurance defense experience focusing on medical malpractice. The role supports attorneys from early pleadings through trial, handling discovery, drafting motions, and coordinating with experts and witnesses.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to manage deadlines, and able to communicate effectively. The position requires scheduling, document management, and preparation of trial notebooks; a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex insurance defense litigation experience handling medical malpractice cases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorney(s) in complex state and federal cases from initial pleadings through trial.
• Perform initial case assessments to determine further document discovery to facilitate initial investigation of claim.
• Draft pleadings, scheduling orders, and motions for state and federal court.
• Draft discovery requests and responses including preparation of voluminous records for production and drafting of privilege logs.
• Interpret and summarize medical records and bills.
• Prepare subpoenas for records.
• Effectively communicate with experts, insurance adjusters, witnesses, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Schedule meetings, depositions, and mediations.
• Assist with jury selection and witness preparation for trial.
• Meet a billing requirement of 140 hours per month.
• Assist with preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits.

Skills

Litigation support

Medical records interpretation

Case assessment

Draft pleadings

Communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Self-motivation

Job description

The Athens office of Hall Booth Smith, PC seeks a litigation paralegal with 3+ years of complex insurance defense experience focusing on medical malpractice. The role supports attorneys from early pleadings through trial, handling discovery, drafting motions, and coordinating with experts and witnesses.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to manage deadlines, and able to communicate effectively. The position requires scheduling, document management, and preparation of trial notebooks; a