Litigation Paralegal: Medical Malpractice Support

iwsllc; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Paralegal in Newnan, GA. You will support attorneys with all stages of medical malpractice litigation, manage case files, file with state and federal courts, and handle client communication.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years paralegal experience, strong organizational and drafting skills, proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to multitask in a busy civil litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; strong proofreading and drafting abilities.
• Experience with e-filing in state and/or federal courts and organizing case documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all stages of medical malpractice litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial prep.
• Gather and organize client medical records, insurance information, and relevant documents.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status, deadlines, and next steps.
• Maintain case files and track deadlines in litigation calendars.
• Organize and summarize medical records, depositions, and expert reports.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and motions.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and manage document production.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Client communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Legal drafting

Education

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's degree in related field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

ScanSnap

Job description

Impact Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Paralegal in Newnan, GA. You will support attorneys with all stages of medical malpractice litigation, manage case files, file with state and federal courts, and handle client communication.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years paralegal experience, strong organizational and drafting skills, proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to multitask in a busy civil litigation practice.