What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Malpractice Paralegal position at Express Employment International?
Express Employment Professionals Specialized Recruiting Group is looking to hire a full time Medical Malpractice Paralegal. This position is with an elite law firm located in the heart of center city, provides a long-term stable work environment, health benefits with premiums paid 100% by the employer, 20 PTO days upon hiring and not to mention exceptional pay. This position supports partners of the firm. It is a high-volume firm seeking a long-term paralegal who is looking to excel in their position and open to growth opportunities.
Experience Required
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Experience Required
- Paralegal with 3 years of experience in medical malpractice (Non negotiable)
- Ability to manage the complete legal process from pre-litigation to trial
- Experience with time matters or other related programs
- Experience arranging travel and lodging for expert witnesses during the trial
- Identify and order records needed as well as track and follow up on medical records
- Prepare pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, pre-trial memos, settlement memos, etc.
- Assist in trial preparation (exhibits and expert dirt.)
- Prepare summaries (inducing medical records, depositions, expert dirt. etc.)
- Conduct legal research through Westlaw
- Track distributions or settlement proceeds and prepares affidavits of compliance
- Trial submissions: Voir dire, verdict sheet, points for a charge, etc.
- Schedule experts for trial
- Manage attorney's calendar/scheduling, expenses, and travel arrangements
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