Medical Malpractice Paralegal – Fort Lauderdale, FL
About the Opportunity
A well-established regional insurance defense firm in North Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join its growing litigation team. This is a confidential search for a highly skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced defense practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare comprehensive medical record summaries and chronologies for litigation teams and clients.
- Assist with case preparation, including organizing and analyzing large volumes of medical records.
- Coordinate and communicate with medical experts, including scheduling, document exchange, and report preparation.
- Draft and format pleadings, discovery responses, and correspondence.
- Maintain case files and track key deadlines.
- Support attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including trial preparation.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of paralegal experience in medical malpractice defense or related complex litigation.
- Proven experience drafting medical summaries and chronologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with medical experts on complex cases.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency with legal practice management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Florida Registered Paralegal designation (FRP) preferred, but not required.
Why This Role
- Opportunity to join a respected regional insurance defense firm with a strong reputation in the medical malpractice space.
- Collaborative environment with experienced trial attorneys and staff.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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