Cleveland Litigation Legal Assistant - Medical Defense

Roetzel & Andress • Cleveland, OH

2d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our Medical Defense Team. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting attorneys in medical defense litigation and who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Requirements

• Experience in medical defense litigation (required).
• Strong understanding of medical and legal terminology.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact confidently with doctors and expert witnesses.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical records and expert testimony processes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including drafting, filing, and managing legal documents.
• Coordinate with medical experts, physicians, and clients to ensure smooth case preparation.
• Organize and maintain case files, medical records, and discovery materials.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings with expert witnesses.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• health savings accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• dependent care accounts
• group term life
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short term disability
• voluntary long-term disability
• 401(k)/profit sharing plan
• transportation allowance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee assistance plan
• the Calm app

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees