Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation
Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Job description:
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
- Bachelor’s 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.
JPC-749
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
