On-Site Litigation Paralegal - Medical Malpractice Support

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a detail-oriented legal professional to support lead attorneys on litigation cases. The role focuses on drafting and e-filing documents, researching medical malpractice statutes, and organizing case materials.

The candidate will work on-site in Florida, interacting with clients, courts, and a team of professionals to manage deadlines, discovery, and trial preparations. A paralegal background is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting — litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience a plus.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required.
• This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation, including applicable state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track all key case deadlines
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues for attorney review
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation
• Support medical expert coordination and communication
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and records vendors
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned

Skills

Legal research

Medical terminology

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree / paralegal certificate

Job description

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. is seeking a detail-oriented legal professional to support lead attorneys on litigation cases. The role focuses on drafting and e-filing documents, researching medical malpractice statutes, and organizing case materials.

The candidate will work on-site in Florida, interacting with clients, courts, and a team of professionals to manage deadlines, discovery, and trial preparations. A paralegal background is valued.