Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

Accelera; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Newnan, GA seeks a meticulous Legal Assistant or Paralegal with 2–3 years in civil litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice. You will manage case files, draft pleadings, and coordinate with experts while maintaining precise calendars and client communications.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Outlook, plus strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple active cases efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally within civil litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of litigation timelines, court filing protocols, and legal procedures.
• Showcase experience managing the full lifecycle of a case, from initial client intake to final resolution.
• Maintain proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Produce high-quality, accurate legal documents through precise drafting and proofreading.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients through strong verbal and written skills.
• Exhibit excellent time management to help the team handle multiple active cases with ease.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the medical malpractice litigation lifecycle, from initial intake through discovery and trial preparation.
• Collect and categorize essential client documentation, including medical records and insurance details.
• Ensure clients remain informed by providing consistent updates regarding their case status and upcoming requirements.
• Help maintain a well-organized litigation calendar to ensure all case files and critical deadlines are tracked accurately.
• Synthesize complex medical reports, depositions, and expert findings into clear, actionable summaries.
• Draft essential legal filings, including motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests, to help move cases forward efficiently.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and oversee the production of case-related documents.
• Manage billing, invoices, and firm communications.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Client communication

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Document management

Time management

Legal drafting

Case management

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Accelera in Newnan, GA seeks a meticulous Legal Assistant or Paralegal with 2–3 years in civil litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice. You will manage case files, draft pleadings, and coordinate with experts while maintaining precise calendars and client communications.

The role requires proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Outlook, plus strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple active cases efficiently.