Litigation Paralegal

Talis Group • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Talis Group’s client, a well-established defense litigation law firm, is seeking a detail-oriented paralegal for its Medical Malpractice Defense practice group. The role supports attorneys through all stages of litigation, from initial case intake through trial, and involves working with attorneys, clients, medical professionals, and experts. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

The paralegal will assist with court filings, case-file management, medical-record review, discovery, research, expert coordination, deadline tracking, and trial preparation. This recruiting summary does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in civil defense litigation such as medical malpractice, civil litigation, or insurance defense.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret medical records and terminology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn litigation-support software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with attorneys and other litigation-team members.

Nice To Haves

• Medical malpractice, healthcare, or insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CaseMap, Summation, or similar litigation-support platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparing, filing, and serving legal documents, including answers, motions, pleadings, and discovery, in state and federal courts.
• Manage case files from initial intake through trial, maintaining organized electronic and paper files.
• Obtain, review, organize, and summarize medical records and billing documentation; identify key facts and develop medical chronologies and case timelines.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
• Coordinate expert-witness retention, scheduling, communication, and document delivery.
• Maintain case calendars, monitor critical deadlines, and help ensure compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.
• Conduct factual and legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, or comparable research platforms.
• Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, trial notebooks, witness materials, and other trial documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, co-counsel, court personnel, and other case-related contacts.
• Anticipate attorney needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and contribute to efficient management of the litigation practice.

What This Job Offers

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