Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join the team on a full-time, on-site basis. The role requires at least three years of experience supporting attorneys in medical malpractice defense or plaintiff litigation, with the ability to manage cases from inception through trial.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in MS Office and legal case management software, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of medical malpractice paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Georgia civil litigation procedures.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing complex medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of medical malpractice litigation.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies and case summaries.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial schedules.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed.
• Maintain both electronic and physical case files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Legal research

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Description A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join its team on a full-time, on-site basis. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience supporting attorneys in medical malpractice defense or plaintiff litigation and be comfortable managing cases from inception through trial. Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of medical malpractice litigation.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies and case summaries.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial schedules.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files.
• Conduct legal and factual research as needed.
• Maintain both electronic and physical case files. Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of medical malpractice paralegal experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Georgia civil litigation procedures.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing complex medical records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting medical malpractice defense attorneys.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Experience working with medical experts and expert disclosures.
• Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.