Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal — Litigation Support Pro

Abrams Fensterman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Abrams Fensterman LLP seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to support our litigation team in the Lake Success office. The role focuses on complex medical malpractice defense matters, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and managing deadlines across multiple matters.

The ideal candidate has NY litigation support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required.
• Prior paralegal experience in litigation; medical malpractice defense experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting attorneys in New York State litigation and familiarity with court procedures and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology; experience reviewing and summarizing medical records.
• Experience preparing medical chronologies, case summaries, discovery materials, and deposition exhibits.
• Familiarity with NYSCEF and New York State court rules and procedures.
• Experience coordinating with medical experts and outside professionals a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines.
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and case management skills in a legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management software.
• Experience with litigation calendaring, electronic discovery, and timekeeping software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for medical malpractice defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and other documents.
• Organize and summarize medical records and related documentation.
• Prepare medical chronologies, case summaries, and analyses for defense strategies.
• Coordinate with medical experts and scheduling of consultations and disclosures.
• Assist with discovery materials and deposition preparation.
• Organize depositions, exhibits, and witness files.
• Coordinate with courts for deposits, examinations, and proceedings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines; prepare trial exhibits and materials.
• Support billing, time entry, and other administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Paralegal certificate

Legal education background preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

NYSCEF

Legal document management software

Billing/timekeeping software

Job description

Abrams Fensterman LLP seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to support our litigation team in the Lake Success office. The role focuses on complex medical malpractice defense matters, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and managing deadlines across multiple matters.

The ideal candidate has NY litigation support experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a paralegal certificate.