Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois•St. Louis, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice / Long-Term Care Defense Paralegal to support a sophisticated, high-volume defense practice. This role partners directly with attorneys handling complex medical negligence, nursing home, and assisted living litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial. The ideal candidate brings deep substantive knowledge of medical records analysis, regulatory frameworks (state licensing/survey standards, CMS regulations), and the procedural demands of defending healthcare providers and facilities. Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
Minimum 3–5 years of paralegal experience in medical malpractice and/or long-term care defense litigation (insurance defense strongly preferred)
Familiarity with nursing home/assisted living regulatory frameworks (state survey process, CMS/OSHA standards) a strong plus
Proficiency with litigation support and e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, iManage, Trial Director, or similar)
This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Responsibilities

Manage full litigation lifecycle support for medical malpractice and long-term care defense matters, including case intake, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
Analyze, organize, and summarize voluminous medical records, chronologies charts, and facility documentation (MARs, care plans, incident reports, survey/citation history)
Coordinate with expert witnesses, including record production, CV/report tracking, and deposition logistics
Draft and manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and medical record requests/authorizations