Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)
Morgan & Morgan•Irvine, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Morgan & Morgan is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to work closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. The role supports litigation from legal research and case preparation through discovery, depositions, expert coordination, trial preparation, and settlement-related work. This position is on-site, providing the opportunity to work alongside the team and gain direct experience.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 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 medical malpractice 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, summonses, 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, and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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