Litigation Paralegal — Medical Malpractice

Morgan & Morgan; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or legal assistant to support a lead attorney on litigation cases. The role involves drafting and e-filing documents, conducting research, and coordinating discovery and medical records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include trial prep, witness coordination, and liaising with clients, courts, and vendors to move cases toward settlements. On-site work provides direct team immersion and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 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 procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.

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

Legal experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate's degree / Paralegal certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal or legal assistant to support a lead attorney on litigation cases. The role involves drafting and e-filing documents, conducting research, and coordinating discovery and medical records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include trial prep, witness coordination, and liaising with clients, courts, and vendors to move cases toward settlements. On-site work provides direct team immersion and hands-on training.