Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. • Tampa, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with the Complex Litigation team and support litigation matters, including medical malpractice cases. The role involves preparing and filing legal documents, researching and tracking case requirements and deadlines, organizing medical records, supporting discovery and depositions, coordinating with medical experts, and assisting with trial preparation and settlements. This is an on-site position intended to provide direct experience and collaboration with the team.

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 the procedural and filing requirements of applicable state courts.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation, personal injury, or Complex Litigation experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review.
• Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience.

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 research into 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 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