Senior Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)

Innovative Driven; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Innovative Driven is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with hands-on medical malpractice litigation experience to join our team. The role supports high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and related commercial litigation in a reputable firm client environment. Regular hours are hybrid: three days onsite and two days remote in Denver, CO.

Travel for trials is required; OT and bonus eligibility apply. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in medical malpractice, strong Bluebook citing skills, and

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Minimum five years in medical malpractice litigation, including trial experience.
• Experience with Blue Book citations and cite checking.
• Experience handling federal/state court matters from inception through trial.
• Proficient calendaring deadlines and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate litigation from intake through appeal, tracking production and case readiness.
• Maintain meticulously organized case files and large medical records.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and manage depositions and court appearances.
• Schedule trials, medical exams, and ensure timely docketing and deadlines.
• Prepare cases for trial with thorough cite checking and exhibits.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Relativity

eDiscovery platforms

Job description

Innovative Driven is currently seeking a charismatic and professional Senior Litigation Paralegal with hands-on medical malpractice litigation experience to join the team at one of our most well-respected law firm clients! The firm focuses on high-stakes civil trials, appeals, related commercial litigation cases and catastrophic torts.

Regular hours are hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote, Monday through Friday. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MT, including lunch hour. The role is also OT and bonus eligible!

Candidates must have experience in all phases of complex medical malpractice litigation, including going to trial. Additionally, candidates must have a willingness to travel for trials.

DUTIES:

• Facilitate the stages of litigation from intake through appeal, including tracking document productions and ensuring the case file is complete and trial-ready
• Maintain meticulous and organized case files
• Organize, manage large volumes of documents and voluminous medical records.
• Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters, and arbitration proceedings.
• Anticipate and meet docketing and calculating deadlines
• Research and interpret court rules across various jurisdictions
• Analyze, review, and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery
• Prepare documents and responses to discovery requests.
• Schedule and organize medical examinations, depositions, and court appearances
• Prepare cases for trial and attend as necessary
• Finalize case briefs by performing thorough legal and factual cite checking, ensuring adherence to citation style (Bluebook), proofreading, and compiling relevant exhibits.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required or a combination of education, certifications, and demonstrable work experience.
• Paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience handling medical malpractice litigation, including going to trial.
• At least five years of experience with cite checking and use of the Blue Book.
• Experience working with federal/state court litigation cases from inception through trial.
• Experience in calendaring all deadlines and researching court specific rules.
• Experience with iManage or a similar document management tool, as well as Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and workload efficiently, which includes recording all billable and non-billable time spent on case files and client matters.