Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Vantage Legal Services; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly self-care stipend

Job summary

Vantage Legal Services in Kennesaw, Georgia seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join a well-established plaintiff's firm. The role focuses on complex malpractice cases, collaborating with a supportive team, and offers a hybrid schedule after a training period.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in litigation, substantive medical malpractice experience, and familiarity with Georgia procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Substantive medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Experience with Georgia state court procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.
• Compassionate client communications and independent work style.
• Hybrid schedule after 90 days (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, and self-care stipend.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases throughout the litigation process.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.
• Coordinate with medical experts for reviews, disclosures and depositions.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records and other materials.
• Manage litigation deadlines, filings, and case calendars.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, and team members.
• Assist with deposition preparation, mediation, and trial readiness.

Skills

Litigation support

Case management

Client communication

Deposition preparation

Attention to detail

Job description

Vantage Legal Services is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal for a well-established plaintiff's personal injury law firm in Kennesaw, Georgia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation paralegal who enjoys working on complex medical malpractice cases and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive team. The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work schedule after an initial training period.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases throughout the litigation process.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Coordinate with medical experts, including expert reviews, disclosures, and depositions.
• Obtain, review, and organize medical records and other case materials.
• Manage litigation deadlines, court filings, and case calendars.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, and other members of the litigation team.
• Assist with deposition preparation, mediation, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Substantive medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Experience with Georgia state court procedures.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to working with clients.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Hybrid schedule after a 90-day introductory period (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Monthly self-care stipend.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.