Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Berman-; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Berman- seeks a Medical Malpractice Paralegal in Lewiston, ME, to support attorneys with organizing case materials, medical records, and trial preparation in a fast-paced litigation setting.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software like Filevine; familiarity with trial presentation software is a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred; strong research and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage physical and electronic case files, including medical records and court filings.
• Assist with discovery responses and deadlines.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate calendaring and docketing to track case deadlines.
• Assist during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Learning new software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Filevine

Trial presentation software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Document management tools

Job description

Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Location: Lewiston, ME
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Reports To: Assigned Attorney

Join Our Team

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and resourceful Medical Malpractice Paralegal to provide support our attorneys by organizing case materials including large volumes of medical records, conducting research and analysis, preparing legal documents, and assisting with trial preparation.

This role requires an analytical mindset and the ability to handle complex casework in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning and using legal software platforms for case management and trial support.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on challenging and meaningful cases while developing expertise in litigation support, case management, and trial preparation.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Malpractice Paralegal, you will play a vital role in helping our legal team effectively manage cases from inception through trial. Key responsibilities include:

• Organize, maintain, and manage physical and electronic case files, including medical records, exhibits, deposition materials, and court filings.
• Assist clients in responding to discovery requests.
• Review, summarize, and analyze medical records and other case-related documents.
• Conduct legal and medical research for attorney review.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery responses under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate and track case deadlines through calendaring and docketing systems.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness materials, and other trial support documents.
• Assist attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all case documentation and court filings.
• Support attorneys with case management and special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and document management tools.
• Ability and willingness to learn legal software platforms, including Filevine and trial presentation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with personal injury, medical malpractice, or complex litigation cases is a plus.
• Experience using legal case management systems and electronic court filing systems preferred.

Why Join Us?

We offer an opportunity to be part of a collaborative legal team that values professionalism, continuous learning, and excellence in client service. You will gain hands-on litigation experience, work on sophisticated cases, and play an important role in advancing successful client outcomes.