Seeking a Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Salary undisclosed
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Description
At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.
Summary
Responsibilities
- Draft, prepare, and e-file legal documents including pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, memoranda, summons, and appellate documents in state and federal court
- Conduct legal research and factual investigation, including applicable state-specific medical malpractice statutes, pre-suit notice requirements, and statutes of limitation; track all 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; 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 other duties as assigned
- At least 1 year of experience in a legal setting — litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice experience a plus
- Familiarity with medical terminology and medical records review a plus
- 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
- Associate's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred but not require
- This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We've found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.
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Benefits
Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
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Benefits
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
About this role
Working as a paralegal in Morgan & Morgan's medical malpractice practice means supporting litigation from intake through trial. You'll draft and file court documents across state and federal systems, conduct legal research on malpractice statutes and procedural requirements, and manage the detailed work of organizing and analyzing medical records. The role demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail—you'll maintain discovery indexes, coordinate depositions, prepare trial materials, and serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and medical experts.
The ideal candidate has at least a year of legal experience, ideally in litigation or personal injury work, though medical malpractice background is a plus. Familiarity with medical terminology and records review will help you hit the ground running. You'll need solid written and verbal communication skills to handle the volume of documents and interactions the role requires, plus the ability to manage competing deadlines with a positive attitude. A paralegal certificate or associate's degree is preferred but not required if you have equivalent work experience.
This is a full-time, in-office position in Orlando. Morgan & Morgan offers standard benefits including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
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