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Medical Malpractice Legal Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy medical malpractice litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys being an integral part of a collaborative litigation team.
Schedule: Hybrid, with regular in-office attendance required.
Salary: Between $65,000-$80,000; Depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice matters.
- Manage attorney calendars, court dates, depositions, meetings, deadlines, and other case-related scheduling.
- Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
- Assist with state and federal court filings and maintain familiarity with applicable court procedures and deadlines.
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, client meetings, and trial preparation.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and support document management needs.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members.
- Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm environment.
- Prior experience supporting medical malpractice litigation strongly preferred; comparable defense litigation experience may also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, calendaring, and court filing requirements.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; experience with document management, billing, and PDF software preferred.
- Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule combining in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
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