Medical Malpractice Paralegal: Detail‑Oriented Case Specialist

Farah & Farah Personal Injury Lawyers; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Life insurance and short-term disab

Paid time off and an employee assistan

Health savings account

Referral program

Job summary

Farah & Farah Personal Injury Lawyers seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of medical malpractice litigation. The role requires a strong understanding of personal injury law, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases concurrently.

You will draft and file pleadings, conduct legal research, gather medical records and witness statements, coordinate with clients and experts, and maintain case management systems to

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience in medical malpractice cases.
• Strong research and drafting skills for legal documents and pleadings.
• Familiarity with personal injury litigation procedures and regulations.
• Excellent organization and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in case documents and data.
• Proficient with case management software and MS Office.
• Clear written and verbal communication with clients and attorneys.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement in sensitive matters.
• Capable of multitasking under tight deadlines; self-motivated.
• Professional presentation and compliance with dress code.
• Paralegal degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of medical malpractice litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial work.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence such as medical records and witness statements.
• Draft and file complaints, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• File and manage court documents and meet procedural deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, medical professionals, and expert witnesses.
• Review and summarize medical records and case documents.
• Assist in discovery responses and manage discovery process.
• Prepare case files and exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Maintain case management system with deadlines and correspondence.
• Communicate case status updates to clients and schedule appointments.
• Support trial prep with exhibits and trial notebooks.

Skills

Paralegal experience in Medical Malpr

Legal research and writing

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Typing skills

Confidentiality

Working under pressure

Independence and teamwork

Education

Paralegal associates degree

Relevant certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management software

Legal research tools

Job description

Farah & Farah Personal Injury Lawyers seeks an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of medical malpractice litigation. The role requires a strong understanding of personal injury law, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases concurrently.

You will draft and file pleadings, conduct legal research, gather medical records and witness statements, coordinate with clients and experts, and maintain case management systems to