Medical Malpractice Paralegal

PandoLogic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits fully paid by employer

20 PTO days upon hiring

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a full-time Medical Malpractice Paralegal in Philadelphia. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in medical malpractice and involves managing the legal process from pre-litigation to trial. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating expert witnesses. This position offers health benefits, 20 PTO days, and exceptional pay in a stable work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in medical malpractice is non-negotiable.
• Must manage the legal process from pre-litigation to trial.
• Experience in arranging travel for expert witnesses is important.

Responsibilities

• Identify and order necessary medical records.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, and memos.
• Assist with trial preparation and expert witness scheduling.
• Conduct legal research via Westlaw.

Skills

Legal research

Medical malpractice experience

Record management

Trial preparation

Tools

Westlaw

Time-matter or related programs

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Specialized Recruiting Group is looking to hire a full‑time Medical Malpractice Paralegal for an elite law firm located in the heart of center city. This position offers a long‑term stable work environment, health benefits with premiums paid 100 % by the employer, 20 PTO days upon hiring, and exceptional pay.

Responsibilities

• Identify and order records needed, track and follow up on medical records
• Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, pre‑trial memos, settlement memos, etc.
• Assist in trial preparation (exhibits and expert witnesses)
• Prepare summaries (inducing medical records, depositions, expert witnesses, etc.)
• Conduct legal research through Westlaw
• Track distributions or settlement proceeds and prepare affidavits of compliance
• Trial submissions: voir dire, verdict sheet, points for a charge, etc.
• Schedule experts for trial
• Manage attorneys’ calendar/scheduling, expenses, and travel arrangements

Qualifications

• Paralegal with 3+ years of experience in medical malpractice (non‑negotiable)
• Ability to manage the complete legal process from pre‑litigation to trial
• Experience with time‑matter or other related programs
• Experience arranging travel and lodging for expert witnesses during the trial

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

This position is a full time direct hire. If interested, please contact [e-mail]