Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Lakeland, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. The role supports litigation from case investigation and filing through discovery, depositions, trial preparation, and settlement, while coordinating with clients, courts, opposing counsel, medical providers, records vendors, and other internal and external parties. The position is on-site, providing direct experience alongside the team.

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm focused on protecting consumers. The firm has more than 6,000 employees and describes its mission as “For the People.”

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting.
• 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 applicable state court procedural and filing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and electronically file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations, including reviewing state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track 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, and 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 perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed