Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

** Medical Malpractice Paralegal ** Location: Cleveland, OH Schedule: Hybrid (3/2) Experience: 5+ years Practice Area: Defense Litigation (Medical Malpractice focus)

A high‐volume civil defense practice in Cleveland is seeking an Experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to support a busy team handling complex medical malpractice matters and broader defense litigation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced environment, is highly organized, and brings strong medical records experience to the table.

** Responsibilities **

• Support attorneys through all phases of medical malpractice and civil defense litigation
• Manage high‐volume case files, deadlines, and litigation calendars
• Review, analyze, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and timelines
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate depositions, IMEs, expert communications, and trial preparation
• Organize, index, and manage document production
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and case notebooks
• Communicate with clients, experts, carriers, and opposing counsel
• Assist with billing, time entry, and litigation‐related administrative tasks

** Requirements **

• Minimum 5+ years of paralegal experience in medical malpractice or defense litigation
• Strong background in medical records review, medical terminology, and case organization
• Ability to manage a fast‐paced, high‐volume workload supporting multiple attorneys
• Excellent writing, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation support/document management systems
• Professional communication skills and a strong client‐service mindset

** Work Environment **

• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
• Fast‐paced, team‐oriented defense litigation practice
• Opportunity to work on complex medical malpractice matters with experienced trial attorneys