Medical Malpractice Paralegal- 3622079

Job Title: Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Location: New Orleans LA 70163

Salary/Payrate: $70K-$75K annually

Work Environment: 100% onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee:AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation, with a strong focus on managing records, discovery, and trial preparation. This role requires excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize workload, and an understanding of both legal and medical terminology. The successful candidate will be a team player, capable of working independently, and proficient in MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, Dropbox, Perfect Law, and key legal applications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing all aspects of large-scale complex medical malpractice litigation, reporting directly to partners.
• Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document and record collections, including medical records.
• Coordinate schedules and manage case calendars.
• Conduct legal and factual research, including cite checking.
• Analyze and summarize records.
• Draft and file routine court documents.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and preparing documents.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with litigation tools and proficiency in MS Office.