Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal (On-Site)

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Lakeland (FL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation in Lakeland, FL. The role involves drafting and e-filing documents, conducting legal research, and organizing medical records.

You will coordinate depositions, assist with witness preparation, and support medical expert coordination while liaising with clients and courts. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to gain hands-on experience within a

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a legal setting; litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice background is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work within procedural and filing requirements of state courts.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• This role is on-site to immerse in the work and collaborate with the team.

Aufgaben

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and fact gathering, track key deadlines.
• Organize and summarize medical records; prepare chronologies and identify standard-of-care issues.
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents and maintain indexes.
• Coordinate depositions and assist with witness preparation.
• Support medical expert coordination and communications.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits with the legal assistant.
• Liaise with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and records vendors.
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation in Lakeland, FL. The role involves drafting and e-filing documents, conducting legal research, and organizing medical records.

You will coordinate depositions, assist with witness preparation, and support medical expert coordination while liaising with clients and courts. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to gain hands-on experience within a