Paralegal - Medical Malpractice

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

Job summary

Leoforce in Providence, RI seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal specializing in medical malpractice to support litigation teams from intake through trial. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, reviewing medical records, and coordinating depositions.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, strong civil-procedure knowledge, and proficiency with e-filing systems and legal research tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 support

Legal research

E-filing

Case management

Medical records review

Tools

E-filing systems

Legal research databases

Job description

Paralegal - Medical Malpractice

Providence, RI, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

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

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal with 3+ years of experience supporting litigation teams, ideally within medical malpractice, professional liability or related group. This individual will play a key role in managing complex cases from inception through trial.

Key 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

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

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.

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