Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant - OrderID: 5229

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies connects top NYC law firms with experienced legal professionals. A Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant is sought to support a Senior Trial Partner in busy plaintiff-side litigation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in medical malpractice, with strong organization and the ability to coordinate with attorneys, clients, and staff. On-site Monday-Thursday and remote Fridays, direct hire, full-time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in medical malpractice or plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
• Candidates with some defense-side experience who demonstrate strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support a Senior Trial Partner with a substantial medical malpractice caseload.
• Assist with the day-to-day management and progression of plaintiff cases.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients who have experienced serious injuries, loss of life, dismemberment, and other traumatic events.
• Understand and navigate the New York court system and NYSCEF.
• Maintain highly organized case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation materials.
• Work closely with the firm’s calendar clerk and provide timely information needed for effective case management.
• Assist with case tracking and workflow using SmartAdvocate or similar case-management software.
• Coordinate with attorneys and other members of the legal support team.
• Help ensure cases move efficiently and nothing falls through the cracks.
• Learn and adapt to the firm's processes and procedures.

Skills

Legal experience

Organizational skills

Team player

Client communication

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant

New York, NY | Broadway Street
$105,000–$125,000, depending on experience
Monday–Thursday On-Site | Friday Remote
Direct Hire | Full-Time

Our client, a well-established NYC law firm, is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant to join its team and support a Senior Trial Partner.

This is an important opportunity for an organized and highly collaborative legal professional who understands the demands of plaintiff-side medical malpractice and personal injury litigation.

The Senior Trial Partner’s current legal assistant is retiring after 31 years with the firm, making this a unique opportunity to step into a long-standing role and help ensure a seamless transition for existing clients and cases.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, preferably in medical malpractice or plaintiff-side personal injury litigation. Candidates with some defense-side experience who demonstrate strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

You will play a key role in keeping cases moving forward, coordinating with attorneys and staff, communicating with clients, and ensuring important deadlines and case-management responsibilities are handled effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a Senior Trial Partner with a substantial medical malpractice caseload

• Assist with the day-to-day management and progression of plaintiff cases

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients who have experienced serious injuries, loss of life, dismemberment, and other traumatic events

• Understand and navigate the New York court system and NYSCEF

• Maintain highly organized case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation materials

• Work closely with the firm’s calendar clerk and provide timely information necessary for effective case management

• Assist with case tracking and workflow using SmartAdvocate or similar case-management software

• Coordinate with attorneys and other members of the legal support team

• Help ensure cases continue to move efficiently and that nothing falls through the cracks

• Learn and adapt to the firm's processes and procedures

What We're Looking For

The most important quality is being a TEAM PLAYER.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Understands the importance of keeping plaintiff cases moving

• Has strong knowledge of litigation procedures and the New York court system

• Is comfortable interacting with clients with empathy, professionalism, and discretion

• Communicates effectively with attorneys, support staff, and clients

• Works well as part of a team and is willing to jump in wherever needed

• Is dependable, accountable, and willing to learn

• Can demonstrate a history of working successfully within a team environment

SmartAdvocate experience is strongly preferred, but not required. The firm is willing to train the right candidate, particularly someone who has solid plaintiff-side experience and the right attitude.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.