Legal Secretary

Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal

Position Details: Onsite This firm practices medical malpractice defense, with heavy litigation. Handle all aspects of medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. This involves initial case setup, discovery, record summarization, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, and preparation for trial. Performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and trial support duties for one or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under the direct supervision of attorneys.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform legal and factual research; perform records research
• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material; review and monitor new and updated regulations
• Organize and analyze information; cross-check and validate information
• Prepare written reports and draft legal documents including briefs, appeals, contracts, and legal agreements and correspondence
• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions
• Check legal forms and documents for accuracy
• Maintain reference files; organize and track case files
• Maintain law library
• Coordinate law office activities such as subpoena deliveries
• Locate and communicate with witnesses; interact with clients
• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally in malpractice defense Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various backgrounds and professional competencies Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner