Medical Malpractice Paralegal

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Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a busy, well-respected litigation team handling sophisticated medical malpractice cases Steady workflow with complex, engaging matters that sharpen your litigation support skill set Hybrid schedule with a predictable structure (4 days in-office, 1 day remote each week) Competitive hourly compensation with overtime potential Long-term stability with a growing, multi-practice law firm Work closely with experienced attorneys, medical experts, and high-quality support staff Location Washington, DC office. This is a hybrid role with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote each week. Note This role is heavily administrative and litigation-support focused (not research/writing driven). You must have 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience and direct experience supporting medical malpractice matters, including reviewing and summarizing medical records and drafting medical chronologies. About Our Client Our client is a well-established, mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with a strong reputation across litigation practice areas including medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and trusts and estates. They are known for high standards, collaborative teams, and consistent case volume. Job Description Obtain, organize, review, and summarize large volumes of medical records and related documentation Draft medical chronologies and case summaries to support case strategy and attorney preparation Maintain case calendars, schedule appointments, and manage deadlines with high attention to detail Assist with expert witness coordination, including outreach, scheduling, and document support Support discovery and document management, including evidence tracking and file organization Assist with trial preparation, including document preparation and exhibit support Conduct factual research and compile supporting information as needed Provide general administrative and case support to attorneys on active medical malpractice matters Qualifications 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience (required) Direct medical malpractice experience supporting litigation matters (required) Strong experience reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records (required) Ability to draft clear medical chronologies and case summaries Excellent organization, follow-through, and deadline management skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management/document systems Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high standards and case volume Nursing or clinical background is a plus, but not required Why Youll Love Working Here Professional, team-oriented culture with clear expectations and high standards Meaningful work on complex, high-impact cases Structured hybrid schedule with predictability week to week Supportive environment that values attention to detail, initiative, and reliability Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, and mental health support JPC-601 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

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