Litigation Paralegal

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an experienced Professional Negligence/Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join their Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense group in Charlotte, North Carolina.

About the Role

This paralegal will play a critical role in supporting complex medical malpractice and professional negligence defense matters — from initial filing through trial and appeal.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Organize, index, and summarize extensive medical records and billing documentation for complex malpractice cases

• Assist attorneys with full-cycle case management from initial filing through trial and appeal

• Draft client correspondence and assist with pleadings and discovery documents

• Compile and prepare documents for production

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates with clients, witnesses, experts, outside counsel, and court personnel

• Provide comprehensive trial support, including electronic presentations, witness coordination, and exhibit management

• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of sources

• Assist with retaining and preparing materials for expert witnesses throughout the lifecycle of a case

• Handle electronic filings in State and Federal Court

• Support attorneys with medical board matters, subpoena responses, and other legal matters

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or medical malpractice within a law firm setting

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Paralegal certificate preferred

• Nursing or medical background preferred

• Trial experience preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage a plus

• Prior experience with a legal time and billing system

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Fully In-Office to start and then Hybrid)

If you are a skilled litigation paralegal with a passion for complex defense work and are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!