Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles, CA office of 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. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 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)
• Proficiency with litigation support and e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, iManage, Trial Director, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with nursing home/assisted living regulatory frameworks (state survey process, CMS/OSHA standards) a strong plus

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• sick and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree