Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

The Best Litigation Paralegals Know That Details Change Lives.

At Watson & Carroll, we represent individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by medical negligence

We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join our trial practice in Omaha.

This is not an entry-level position, nor is it an administrative support role. This opportunity is designed for an accomplished litigation paralegal who takes pride in mastering the details, values doing things the right way, and finds deep satisfaction in helping build cases from intake through trial.

If you are someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, thrives on accuracy, and wants your work to directly contribute to achieving justice for injured clients, we would like to speak with you.

What Makes This Role Different

You won't simply be managing paperwork.

You will become an integral part of the litigation strategy behind significant medical malpractice cases. Your ability to identify critical facts, organize complex medical evidence, anticipate case needs, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy will directly impact case outcomes.

You'll work closely with experienced trial counsel in a professional environment where thorough preparation, accountability, and expertise are valued and respected.

Why Watson & Carroll?

We understand that exceptional litigation paralegals are highly skilled professionals whose contributions are essential to successful case outcomes.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Half-Day Fridays (Office closes at 1:00 p.m.)
• A collaborative team environment focused on excellence
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in clients' lives
• The opportunity to work on sophisticated medical malpractice cases alongside experienced trial attorneys

This position is intended for a litigation paralegal who is comfortable working in a fast-paced plaintiff practice and who takes pride in building cases the right way. Candidates without Nebraska or South Dakota personal injury or medical malpractice experience should not apply.

Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your experience handling personal injury cases in Nebraska and/or South Dakota.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matchig
• Free parking,
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prental leave
• Professional development assistance

$50,589.88 - $60,925.45 yearly

• Manage case files from filing through resolution across Nebraska and South Dakota
• Collect, organize, and analyze medical records and billing
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies and identify key issues in causation and damages
• Draft discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and prepare materials for expert review and disclosure
• Assist with depositions, including scheduling, preparation, and summarizing testimony
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial, including exhibits, witness coordination, and trial notebooks
• Track deadlines and ensure compliance with Nebraska and South Dakota procedural rules
• Assist with settlement documentation, subrogation, and other liens, and case closing

• Minimum of three years of plaintiff personal injury or medical malpractice litigation experience required
• Experience handling cases in Nebraska and/or South Dakota required
• Strong working knowledge of the civil litigation process from filing through trial
• Experience with ordering medical and billing records, handling subrogation matters
• Experience drafting discovery and working with expert witnesses
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex cases
• Strong written and verbal 8. communication skills
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Experience:

• PI or Med Mal Paralegal: 3 years (referred)

At Watson & Carroll, we represent individuals and families whose lives have been forever changed by medical negligence.

Behind every successful case is a litigation team committed to uncovering the facts, understanding the medicine, and building a compelling case with precision and purpose.