Paralegal Medical Malpractice
Job Location:
Charlotte, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
25 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
22 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Paralegal will work a regular schedule as determined by the Office Administrator and/or assigned attorneys. The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day equating to 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion.
This is a fully in office position that is based in Charlotte North Carolina.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
This is a fully in office position that is based in Charlotte North Carolina.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Efficiently organize index and prepare summaries of extensive medical records and billing documentation for complex medical malpractice cases.
- Assist attorneys with complete case management of files from initial filing of lawsuit through trial and appeal.
- Draft correspondence to clients as well as assisting attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents.
- Compile and prepare documents for production
- Communicate with clients witnesses experts outside counsel and court personnel to coordinate meetings depositions mediations hearings and trial dates.
- Provide comprehensive trial support including trial preparation activities such as electronic presentations witness coordination and exhibit management as well as assisting attorneys during trial proceedings.
- Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of resources.
- Assist with retaining expert witnesses including preparation of records for review supplementing materials throughout the case and assist with trial preparation and appearance.
- Assist with electronic filings in State and Federal Court.
- Assist attorneys with medical board matters subpoena responses and other miscellaneous legal matters.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Minimum of three years of litigation experience preferably with insurance defense/medical malpractice matters within a law firm legal industry and an Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Nursing or medical experience preferred.
- Trial experience preferred.
- Advanced computer skills required including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage preferred.
- Prior experience with a legal time and billing system.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously prioritize work and accommodate time sensitive requests.
- Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team setting while managing a high volume workload in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support team members during high volume periods.