Paralegal

Green Key Resources; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency is seeking a Paralegal to support a team of attorneys in medical malpractice cases in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in medical malpractice litigation, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication and legal research skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case documentation, and scheduling court appearances. This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to manage a high caseload effectively.

Qualifications

• 5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience, Virginia experience required.
• Comfortable communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to manage a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review letters, pleadings, motions, and court correspondence.
• Obtain and maintain medical records throughout litigation.
• Schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Legal research abilities

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate

Tools

Litigation technology tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Paralegal – Medical Malpractice

Location: Alexandria, VA

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Position Overview

The Paralegal will support a team of three attorneys within the medical malpractice/personal injury practice. This role requires strong litigation experience, the ability to manage 18–20 cases at a time, and a proactive, highly organized approach. Candidates must have hands‑on experience with Virginia malpractice matters, as well as comfort working in a closely managed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review letters, pleadings, motions, court correspondence, discovery requests/responses, expert designations, and case filings.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain medical records and related documentation throughout all stages of litigation, including trial preparation.
• Schedule depositions, meetings, hearings, and court appearances.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and witnesses to gather information and provide case updates.
• Collect, review, and update medical records and expenses on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct legal and background research as needed.
• Coordinate identification, verification, and resolution of medical liens.
• Track and maintain logs for case expenses, medical costs, discovery deadlines, motion response due dates, statutes of limitations, expert designations, hearing dates, and trial dates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of medical malpractice litigation experience (Virginia malpractice experience required).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation technology tools.
• Strong legal research abilities; experience with platforms such as LexisNexis preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking, and a client‑focused mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage a high‑volume caseload.
• Aptitude for learning medical and dental concepts relevant to case matters.