Senior Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Williams Elleby Howard & Easter; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid vacation

Maternity leave

Job summary

Williams Elleby Howard & Easter in Kennesaw, GA seeks a Senior Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join our plaintiffs' personal injury and medical malpractice practice. You will work closely with an experienced trial attorney on challenging cases while maintaining a manageable caseload and predictable schedule.

The ideal candidate has lead paralegal experience in medical malpractice, strong knowledge of records, and the ability to manage discovery, depositions, and trial preparation for

Qualifications

• Lead paralegal with five+ years in medical malpractice litigation.
• Experience in complex civil litigation and medical records coordination.
• Strong writing, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience preparing cases for depositions, mediation and trial.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with a single attorney while maintaining communication.
• Proficiency with electronic case management, document management, and court filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage pending medical malpractice cases from investigation to trial prep.
• Organize and analyze medical records, imaging and complex evidence.
• Create medical chronologies, case summaries and support materials.
• Coordinate with medical experts on records, reviews, depositions, and testimony.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas and docs.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial prep.
• Track deadlines and maintain organized case files.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts and court staff.
• Anticipate needs and assist attorney toward resolution or trial.

Job description

Senior Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal Williams Elleby Howard & Easter | Kennesaw, Georgia Full-Time | Hybrid: 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote

Join a Trial-Focused Law Firm Where Quality Matters More Than Quantity Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join our growing plaintiffs' personal injury and medical malpractice practice in Kennesaw, Georgia. We are looking for a highly skilled, detail-oriented professional who understands the complexities of medical malpractice litigation and takes pride in helping injured patients and their families pursue justice. This is an opportunity to work closely with an experienced trial attorney on challenging, meaningful cases while enjoying a manageable caseload, a collaborative work environment, and a predictable work schedule. We believe exceptional legal work comes from preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail - not overwhelming caseloads or endless hours at the office.

The Position

Our Senior Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal will work primarily with one attorney and assist in managing a focused caseload of approximately 10-20 active medical malpractice cases. The ideal candidate has substantial experience serving as the lead paralegal on medical malpractice cases and is comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day litigation process under attorney supervision.

Primary responsibilities

• Manage medical malpractice cases throughout litigation, from initial investigation through trial preparation.
• Obtain, organize, and analyze extensive medical records, imaging, and other complex medical evidence.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies, case summaries, and other materials to assist attorneys and medical experts.
• Coordinate with retained medical experts regarding records, reviews, depositions, and testimony.
• Draft and assist with pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.li>
• Monitor litigation deadlines, maintain organized case files, and ensure timely completion of case-related tasks.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Anticipate case needs and proactively assist the attorney in moving cases toward resolution or trial.

Preferred qualifications

• Five or more years of experience as the lead paralegal on medical malpractice litigation matters.
• Substantial experience with complex civil litigation.
• Strong familiarity with medical terminology, medical records, and medical expert coordination.
• Experience preparing cases for depositions, mediation, and trial.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage litigation deadlines and work independently while maintaining close communication with the responsible attorney.
• Proficiency with electronic case management, document management, and court filing systems. We will consider candidates whose substantial experience, demonstrated skills, and professional accomplishments make them exceptionally well suited for this position.

Compensation, Benefits & Work-Life Balance

We value our team members and strive to provide a professional environment where employees can build rewarding, long-term careers. Our benefits and working arrangements include:

• Above market compensation reflecting the specialized experience, expertise, and litigation skills required for this position. Our goal is to attract and reward exceptional talent, with compensation positioned toward the higher end of the Atlanta paralegal market.
• Hybrid work schedule: Three days per week in our Kennesaw office and two days working remotely.
• Manageable caseload: Approximately 10-20 active medical malpractice cases.
• Focused attorney support: Work primarily with one attorney rather than juggling competing demands from numerous attorneys.
• Predictable workweek: Standard 40-hour workweek. Overtime requires prior authorization.
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation: Three weeks annually.
• Maternity leave: Eight weeks of paid leave, with the option to take an additional four weeks of unpaid leave.
• A supportive, team-oriented working environment where preparation, professionalism, and client service are priorities.

About Williams Elleby Howard & Easter

Founded in 2013, Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is a respected Georgia plaintiffs' trial law firm representing individuals and families in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys are committed to providing outstanding legal representation while maintaining meaningful relationships with our clients. We approach cases with the preparation, resources, and determination necessary to take them to trial when appropriate. We believe our staff members are essential to our success, and we value the contributions of professionals who share our commitment to excellent legal work and compassionate client service.

Williams Elleby Howard & Easter is an equal opportunity employer.