Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

The Kelly Firm; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kelly Firm in Hendersonville, TN seeks a Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal for a full-time, on-site role. You will organize case files, draft pleadings, and manage discovery and medical records with attention to detail.

You will analyze medical records, prepare exhibits and trial notebooks, and coordinate depositions, hearings, and trial calendars while communicating with clients, experts, and court personnel to support attorneys through all phases of pre-trial and trial litigation.

Qualifications

• 4 years of prior experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in medical malpractice or personal injury.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field.
• Proficiency in reviewing, summarizing, and organizing medical records, with knowledge of medical terminology and expert reports.
• Ability to work on-site with attorneys and staff, maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, draft pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and summaries of medical records.
• Assist in obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing medical records and expert reports, prepare exhibits and trial notebooks, coordinate depositions, hearings, and trial calendars.
• Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel; manage deadlines and support attorneys through all phases of pre-trial and trial litigation.

Skills

Litigation support

Medical records review

Organization & time-management

Communication skills

Legal software proficiency

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PDF tools

Job description

Company Description The Kelly Firm is a trial-focused law practice led by attorneys F. Dulin Kelly and Clinton L. Kelly, both board certified in medical malpractice law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. The firm is dedicated to representing clients in complex medical negligence cases, emphasizing thorough case preparation and strong advocacy. Team members work closely with experienced litigators on matters that often involve significant medical and legal issues. The environment is professional, detail-oriented, and well suited for individuals interested in high-level litigation work and long-term growth in medical malpractice law.

Role Description

• The Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal is a full-time, fast-pace, on-site role based in Hendersonville, TN.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include organizing and maintaining case files, drafting pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and summaries of medical records.
• The paralegal will assist in obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing medical records and expert reports, preparing exhibits and trial notebooks, and coordinating depositions, hearings, and trial calendars.
• The role also involves communicating with clients, healthcare providers, experts, and court personnel, as well as managing deadlines and supporting attorneys through all phases of pre-trial and trial litigation.
• The position requires consistent on-site collaboration with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient, accurate case management.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation support skills, including case file organization, drafting legal documents, and managing discovery and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in reviewing, summarizing, and organizing medical records, as well as working with medical terminology and expert reports.
• Advanced organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in deadline tracking and document handling.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office technologies (Word, Excel, PDF tools).
• 4 years of prior experience as a litigation paralegal required, preferably in medical malpractice or personal injury, is strongly preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field required.
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site with attorneys and staff, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.