Medical Malpractice Paralegal — Tech-Driven, Trial-Ready

Hastings Law Firm; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Hastings Law Firm is seeking a paralegal with 2–5 years in personal injury or medical malpractice to grow into medical malpractice work. You will be embedded in complex, high-stakes cases from intake through trial while developing expertise in causation and strategy.

This role emphasizes strong technology proficiency, critical thinking, and exceptional organization. You will draft filings, manage deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys, experts, and clients using modern case management and AI

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in personal injury or medical malpractice litigation.
• Strong technology skills — you are comfortable learning new software quickly and are not intimidated by technology
• Critical thinking ability — you can read a medical record and start asking the right questions, not just summarize what you see
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially when managing large document sets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines without dropping the ball
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Preferred: Experience with case management platforms (Filevine, Clio, or similar)
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical record review
• Paralegal certificate or college degree (helpful but not required if you have strong experience)
• Comfort with AI tools, data analysis, or legal technology

Responsibilities

• Work directly with attorneys on all phases of medical malpractice litigation, from intake through trial
• Review, organize, and analyze large-volume medical records, identifying key entries and building case timelines
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Coordinate with medical experts, including scheduling, record delivery, and follow-up
• Manage case deadlines, court dates, and filings with precision
• Use the firm’s case management and AI-powered technology tools to streamline case workflow
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Conduct targeted legal and medical research as needed
• Support trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial binders

Skills

Paralegal experience

Technology savvy

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or college degree

Tools

Filevine

Clio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hastings Law Firm is seeking a paralegal with 2–5 years in personal injury or medical malpractice to grow into medical malpractice work. You will be embedded in complex, high-stakes cases from intake through trial while developing expertise in causation and strategy.

This role emphasizes strong technology proficiency, critical thinking, and exceptional organization. You will draft filings, manage deadlines, and collaborate with attorneys, experts, and clients using modern case management and AI