Medical Malpractice Paralegal

LHH; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH seeks a detail-oriented Legal Paralegal to support a solo attorney in medical malpractice and personal injury.

Primary duties include reviewing medical records, drafting discovery, and handling filings while maintaining precise case files and time entries. You’ll interact directly with clients and assist with case evaluation, providing steadfast support to one attorney.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical malpractice and/or plaintiff PI preferred;
• Strong background reviewing and summarizing medical records;
• Skilled in drafting discovery and managing filings;
• Open to junior paralegals with relevant experience or candidates planning law school;
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense/insurance-heavy backgrounds not a fit.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records.
• Draft discovery and responses.
• Assist with case evaluation and development.
• Handle filing/efile and maintain case files.
• Accurately enter billable time.
• Communicate directly with clients.
• Provide dedicated support to one attorney.

Skills

Medical records review

Discovery drafting

Filings management

Client communication

Education

Aspiring law student

Job description

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Paralegal to support a hands-on solo attorney in medical malpractice and personal injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records
• Draft discovery and responses
• Assist with case evaluation and development
• Handle filing/efile and maintain case files
• Accurately enter billable time
• Communicate directly with clients
• Provide dedicated support to one attorney

Qualifications

• Experience in medical malpractice and/or plaintiff PI preferred
• Strong background reviewing/summarizing medical records
• Skilled in drafting discovery and managing filings
• Open to junior paralegals with relevant experience or candidates planning law school
• Plaintiff-side experience preferred; defense/insurance-heavy backgrounds not a fit