Med Mal Defense Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Miami, FL, seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of litigation. The role requires at least five years in medical malpractice defense, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation document management systems, plus excellent communication and case-management skills for deadlines and court

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent medical malpractice defense paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Florida state court procedures, deadlines, and e-filing.
• Experience reviewing and organizing extensive medical records.
• Ability to prepare medical chronologies and deposition summaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of medical malpractice litigation.
• Manage and maintain case files from inception through trial.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies, deposition summaries, and case summaries.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, expert witness meetings, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, healthcare providers, and opposing counsel.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• Assist with trial exhibits, witness files, and courtroom preparation.
• Perform electronic court filings in Florida state and federal courts.
• Support attorneys with additional litigation-related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Medical malpractice defense

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Litigation management systems

Job description

Med Mal Defense Paralegal (1466469) Miami, Florida

Brickell law firm has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of medical malpractice defense experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of medical malpractice litigation
• Manage and maintain case files from inception through trial
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records
• Prepare medical chronologies, deposition summaries, and case summaries
• Draft pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and correspondence
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, expert witness meetings, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, healthcare providers, and opposing counsel
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain attorney calendars
• Assist with trial exhibits, witness files, and courtroom preparation
• Perform electronic court filings in Florida state and federal courts
• Support attorneys with additional litigation-related responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent medical malpractice defense paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of Florida state court procedures, litigation deadlines, and e-filing requirements
• Experience reviewing and organizing extensive medical records
• Ability to prepare medical chronologies and deposition summaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation document management systems
• Trial experience is preferred