Paralegal Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation
West Palm Beach, FL - USA
Job Summary
Pay: $80000.00 - $105000.00 per year
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
- Bachelors 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
Q: Why did you leave your last employer / dont send hoppers.
Requirements: Must-haves: 2 yrs of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation experience
Nice to haves:
Additional context: Relocation- Yes. Packages - Yes
Submissions Name / Tammy:
Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)
Established Palm Beach County law firm seeking a senior litigation paralegal in West Palm Beach. Core need is a seasoned paralegal with strong medical malpractice and personal injury experience who can manage cases discovery records and trial prep with minimal hand-holding. Must have 5 years in a law firm/legal environment.
Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation Jones Foster- JPC 749 - Source
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Client job title: Paralegal - Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Litigation
Location: West Palm Beach FL
On-site hybrid remote: On-site
Experience: 2
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# of hires needed: 1
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