Paralegal - Medical Malpractice

Jobot; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Providence, RI is seeking a skilled litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation. The role emphasizes collaboration, precision, and timely document management.

You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, review medical records, and coordinate depositions, with a strong focus on deadlines and accuracy. A 2+ year background in litigation is preferred, and the firm offers a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court filings.
• Experience with medical records review and case chronologies.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and e-filing systems.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case intake through trial
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and discovery (state and federal)
• Manage discovery process, including document review and production
• Summarize medical records, depositions, and expert reports
• Coordinate depositions, expert witnesses, and trial preparation
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Case management

Legal research tools

E-filing systems

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job details

We’re a down-to-earth legal team that values hard work, teamwork, and supporting each other every day

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a highly regarded, multi-state law firm serving clients across the East Coast. Our practice spans civil litigation, corporate law, business planning, family law, and estate planning. What sets us apart is our firm-wide client service model: clients are clients of the firm, not individual attorneys. This approach allows us to deliver the right expertise for each matter, ensuring both efficiency and exceptional results.

With a long and distinguished track record in medical professional liability and aging services defense, we are recognized as a leading force in this highly specialized area of law. Across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond, healthcare providers—including physicians, medical practice groups, hospitals, and long-term care facilities—rely on us to provide strategic, robust defense in complex and high-stakes claims.

Why join us

Join a law firm where collaboration, client service, and professional growth come first. We prioritize matching the right attorneys to the right matters, ensuring your skills are fully utilized while delivering outstanding results for clients. Our attorneys work as a cohesive team, sharing resources, insights, and expertise to tackle complex legal challenges efficiently.

With open management, a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and pro bono initiatives, this is a place where your professional development is supported and your contributions truly make a difference.

Job Details

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case intake through trial
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and discovery (state and federal)
• Manage discovery process, including document review and production
• Summarize medical records, depositions, and expert reports
• Coordinate depositions, expert witnesses, and trial preparation
• Maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court filings
• Experience with medical records review and case chronologies
• Proficiency with legal research tools and e-filing systems
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state. local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.