Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan • Lakeland, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with a lead attorney on medical malpractice litigation. The role supports cases in state and federal courts through legal drafting and filing, research and investigation, medical-record review, discovery, deposition coordination, expert communications, trial preparation, and settlement support. The position is on-site, allowing the paralegal to work directly alongside 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 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, 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; 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