Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation

About the job Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation


Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful, high-impact medical malpractice and personal injury matters
• Take ownership of substantive casework from intake through trial or settlement
• Work closely with accomplished attorneys on complex, fast-moving litigation
• Play a central role in discovery, case strategy support, trial preparation, and courtroom readiness
• Build your career in a polished, team-oriented environment where your experience and judgment will be highly valued

Location: This is an on-site opportunity in West Palm Beach, Florida, ideal for a seasoned litigation paralegal who wants to work closely with attorneys and be fully immersed in a strong trial-focused team.

Note: Must have 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment, and must have strong medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience.

About Us

We are a well-established South Florida law firm with a strong reputation for sophisticated legal work, excellent client service, and a collaborative professional culture. Our litigation team handles impactful matters with a high standard of care, preparation, and professionalism. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage medical malpractice and personal injury litigation matters from inception through trial or settlement
• Draft and assist with pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, discovery responses, and other litigation documents
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, including medical records, deposition materials, pleadings, exhibits, and related litigation documents
• Assist attorneys with discovery, case development, factual investigation, and trial preparation
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and case-related documentation
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, experts, providers, and other parties involved in active litigation matters
• Prepare summaries of witness statements, client communications, and case materials
• Assist with evidentiary hearings, trial preparation, and courtroom presentation support
• Use courtroom technology and trial presentation tools to support hearings and trials
• Support management of electronically stored information, document review, and production processes
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors to support efficient litigation workflows
• Track billable time and maintain accurate matter-related records
• Consistently produce polished work product with strong attention to detail and minimal attorney revision

Qualifications

• 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal environment
• 2+ years of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience
• Strong understanding of court rules, litigation procedures, pleadings, and discovery processes
• Experience with trial preparation, evidentiary hearing support, and case management
• Ability to review, organize, and work with medical records and case-supporting documentation
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF programs
• Experience with document management systems and electronic document review platforms
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Experience with iManage and Coyote is a plus
• Bachelors degree from an ABA-approved paralegal program, or a four-year degree plus paralegal certificate, preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a respected litigation team that values professionalism, collaboration, and excellent work product. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced med mal / PI paralegal who wants substantive responsibility, sophisticated litigation work, and a long-term home in a polished and supportive environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance