Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal

Orion Placement; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer on Long Island in Lake Success is seeking a motivated Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to support our growing litigation team. This full-time, on-site role offers exposure to healthcare-related cases and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

Candidates should have 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, NYSCEF filings, and strong organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with medical terminology and a paralegal certificate are preferred; healthcare

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting New York State litigation.
• Experience using NYSCEF for electronic court filings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic court filings through NYSCEF and track deadlines.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, treatment histories, and case documentation.
• Assist with medical chronologies, case summaries, and litigation research.
• Coordinate depositions, medical experts, court conferences, and case-related communications.
• Organize discovery materials, deposition exhibits, and trial preparation documents.
• Maintain accurate case files while helping the legal team manage multiple active matters.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Organizational skills

Communication

Proofreading

Document management

Deadline management

Healthcare litigation experience

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Join an established, respected law firm with a growing medical malpractice defense practice.
• Work alongside experienced litigation attorneys on interesting, complex healthcare-related cases.
• Take on meaningful responsibilities and play an important role in successful case outcomes.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.
• Receive medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and life insurance.
• Build your long-term career with opportunities to expand your litigation expertise and professional skills.

Location

Lake Success, NY | Full-Time | On-Site

Join our Long Island office in Lake Success and enjoy working directly with an experienced, collaborative legal team in a professional environment.

Note

Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including supporting New York State litigation, preparing discovery documents, and using NYSCEF for electronic court filings. Experience in medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, or healthcare litigation is highly preferred.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, full-service law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation and personalized client service. Our team handles a wide range of complex legal matters, with a strong focus on healthcare and litigation. We value talented professionals who bring dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail to everything they do.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to join our growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful cases while supporting attorneys who represent healthcare professionals and organizations.

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of medical malpractice defense litigation.
• Prepare, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• Manage electronic court filings through NYSCEF and track important litigation deadlines.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, treatment histories, and case documentation.
• Assist with medical chronologies, case summaries, and litigation research.
• Coordinate depositions, medical experts, court conferences, and case-related communications.
• Organize discovery materials, deposition exhibits, and trial preparation documents.
• Maintain accurate case files while helping the legal team manage multiple active matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting New York State litigation and preparing discovery documents.
• Hands‑on experience using NYSCEF for electronic court filings.
• Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple litigation matters.
• Medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, or healthcare litigation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records, and medical chronologies is a strong plus.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant educational background preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional legal work comes from people who feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled attorneys, expand your knowledge of complex healthcare litigation, and make a meaningful contribution to our clients.

If you're an experienced Litigation Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!