Litigation Paralegal at Morgan & Morgan in Tampa, Florida, United States

Job description

• This role will work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation, including applicable state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track all key case deadlines
• Request, organize, and summarize medical records; prepare medical chronologies and identify potential standard-of-care issues for attorney review
• Prepare and respond to discovery documents, including interrogatories; maintain pleadings, discovery, and exhibit indexes
• Coordinate depositions, summarize transcripts, and assist with witness preparation
• Support medical expert coordination and communication
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and appendices with the legal assistant
• Liaise between trial teams and internal and external third parties, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, and records vendors
• Assist with case settlements and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting — litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience a plus
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and work within the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not required

Skills

Required

• Attention to detail

Preferred

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Medical records review

Benefits

• Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.