Paralegal- Medical Malpractice

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Bloomfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation (65k–85k)

Hybrid flexibility after six months

Comprehensive benefits & 401(k) with ɪ

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is partnering with a well-established law firm in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan to hire an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal.

You will support attorneys on litigation from investigation through trial, reviewing medical records, handling discovery, and managing case files with precision. The role requires 3–5+ years in malpractice/personal injury litigation, strong research skills, and proficiency with case management systems such as NetDocuments.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in medical malpractice or personal injury.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, motions, deposition prep, and trial support.
• Ability to review and summarize medical records and manage complex deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support for medical malpractice and personal injury matters from investigation to resolution.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and case-related docs.
• Draft, proofread, and manage pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and correspondence.
• Conduct factual/legal research, track deadlines, and maintain case files in CMS.
• Coordinate depositions, experts, witnesses, clients, and trial materials.
• Assist with billing records, liens, and related financial documentation with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Case management

Medical malpractice knowledge

Personal injury experience

Tools

NetDocuments

AI-assisted document workflows

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal on behalf of a well-established, full-service law firm with a sophisticated litigation practice. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Our client is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury matters. This individual will assist throughout all phases of litigation, including medical records review, discovery, legal research, case management, deposition preparation, and trial support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable independently managing multiple litigation matters while collaborating with attorneys, clients, medical experts, and other legal professionals.

PERKS:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $65,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Potential hybrid flexibility of up to two remote days per week after six months, based on demonstrated performance and firm approval
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, 401(k) with employer matching, and generous paid time off
• Flexible scheduling between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., including a one-hour paid lunch

Join an established law firm with a collaborative, casual work environment and strong employee retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury matters, assisting with case management from initial investigation through resolution.
• Review, analyze, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, and other case-related documentation, identifying relevant information and inconsistencies.
• Draft, prepare, proofread, and manage pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct factual and legal research, track litigation deadlines, maintain case files, and ensure accurate documentation within the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate depositions, medical experts, witnesses, client communications, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials.
• Assist with billing records, case-related financial documentation, and lien-related matters while collaborating with attorneys and legal support staff to ensure efficient case progression.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with hands-on medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation experience required
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, motions, deposition preparation, and trial support
• Demonstrated ability to review and summarize medical records, conduct legal research, organize evidence, and manage complex litigation deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to independently support multiple attorneys and maintain exceptional accuracy
• Proficiency with legal case management and document management systems; NetDocuments, AI-assisted document workflows, and Medicare lien resolution experience are highly preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with the upper end of the compensation range generally reserved for candidates with approximately 10+ years of relevant experience. This position initially requires onsite attendance, with potential hybrid flexibility following six months of demonstrated performance. The role supports approximately three attorneys and carries no formal minimum billable-hour requirement, although annual expectations generally range from 1,200–1,500 billable hours.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.