Paralegal Medical Malpractice Defense

Pay: $70000.00 - $78000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful medical malpractice defense matters
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on complex high-stakes cases
• Use your litigation medical records discovery and case management experience in a substantive role
• Choose between two Connecticut office locations: Shelton or Newtown
• Opportunity for higher compensation with strong medical malpractice experience

Location: This is an on-site role based in either Shelton CT or Newtown CT depending on the candidates preference.

Note: Candidates must have 3 years of litigation paralegal experience. Medical malpractice defense experience is strongly preferred but we will also consider personal injury paralegals with substantial litigation experience and strong medical records experience.

About Us

We are a Connecticut litigation firm with deep experience representing hospitals physicians medical professionals and other clients in complex litigation matters. Our team is known for strong trial work efficient case handling and a supportive professional environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Support attorneys in medical malpractice defense and professional liability litigation matters
• Review organize summarize and analyze medical records
• Draft prepare and manage pleadings discovery subpoenas correspondence and litigation documents
• Assist with discovery responses document production deposition preparation and trial preparation
• Maintain case files deadlines calendars and litigation materials
• Coordinate with attorneys experts clients courts and opposing counsel
• Help move cases efficiently from inception through resolution

Qualifications

• 3 years of litigation paralegal experience required
• Medical malpractice defense experience strongly preferred
• Personal injury litigation experience may be considered with strong medical records experience
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records required
• Strong organizational writing communication and case management skills
• Experience with discovery pleadings depositions and trial preparation preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Shelton or Newtown CT

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on sophisticated litigation matters with a highly experienced legal team
• Your work will be substantive valued and directly connected to case outcomes
• You will be part of a supportive professional and collaborative environment
• You will have the opportunity to deepen your medical malpractice defense experience
• Strong candidates with significant med mal experience may be considered for higher compensation

JPC-1077

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: Openings in either Newtown or Shelton CT. 3 yr litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: Medical malpractice exp.

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years litigation paralegal experience: $70K-$75K

  • 5 to 7 years with strong litigation and medical records experience: $75K-$85K

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Connecticut litigation firm seeking an on-site Paralegal for medical malpractice defense work in Shelton or Newtown. Must have 3 years of litigation paralegal experience and strong medical records experience. Med mal defense is preferred but PI litigation paralegals with substantial medical records experience may fit.

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• Client job title: Paralegal - Medical Malpractice Defense

• Location: Shelton CT and Newtown CT

• On-site hybrid remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Paralegal Medical Malpractice Paralegal Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal Professional Liability Paralegal Healthcare Litigation Paralegal Insurance Defense Paralegal Personal Injury Paralegal Medical Records Discovery Depositions Trial Prep

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): med mal 150k pop bridgeport