Paralegal Med Malpractice

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Dallas, TX
  • 26 days ago
  • $85,000 Per Year

Highlights

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Dallas-based law firm to identify an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Complex Litigation matters. The Paralegal will play a critical role in case management, discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support while working closely with attorneys, clients, experts, medical providers, and court personnel.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDallas, TX

Description

Recruitment Solutions partnering with law firm

Paralegal - Medical Malpractice / Personal Injury Litigation

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Dallas-based law firm to identify an experienced Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Complex Litigation matters.

Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site)

Compensation: $85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation paralegal seeking to join a highly regarded trial practice. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation and will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Paralegal will play a critical role in case management, discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day litigation support while working closely with attorneys, clients, experts, medical providers, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of litigation support from case inception through trial and resolution

  • Draft and respond to discovery requests, disclosures, and correspondence

  • Maintain case calendars and track litigation deadlines

  • Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings

  • Prepare pleadings, notices, and other legal documents for attorney review

  • Review, organize, summarize, and index medical records and supporting documentation

  • Maintain electronic and physical case files

  • Coordinate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel

  • Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, and trial notebooks

  • Conduct factual investigations and gather supporting case information

  • Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of litigation tasks

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of litigation paralegal experience

  • Experience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense, Catastrophic Injury, or Complex Litigation preferred

  • Strong experience preparing and responding to discovery

  • Proven calendaring and case management experience

  • Ability to draft routine pleadings and legal correspondence

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

  • Trial preparation experience preferred

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required

  • Paralegal Certificate, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required

  • Must successfully complete a background check and skills assessment

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $85,000

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Professional Development Opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join a successful and growing litigation team handling meaningful, high-exposure cases. The firm values collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service while providing employees with a supportive environment and long-term career growth potential.

Qualified candidates with litigation experience in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice Defense, or Complex Litigation are encouraged to apply.

Pay Details: $85,000.00 per year

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