Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation boutique handling sophisticated, high-stakes defense matters
• Work side-by-side with seasoned trial lawyers from case inception through trial
• Hybrid flexibility while staying closely connected to a collaborative team
• Hands-on responsibility and real ownership of deadlines, strategy support, and trial prep
• Long-term stability with loyal clients, strong reputation, and low turnover

Location: Hybrid in Richmond, Virginia (mix of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility)

Note: Must have 2+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience. Medical malpractice litigation experience is preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established litigation boutique with a national defense practice and deep roots in Virginia. Known for complex product liability, toxic tort, transportation, healthcare, and commercial litigation, they pair sophisticated work with a people-first, team-driven culture.

Job Description

• Support medical malpractice defense attorneys from case inception through trial
• Manage case timelines, workflows, and litigation project tracking to keep matters on schedule
• Draft and format pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Coordinate discovery organization and collaborate on record collection (including medical records)
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts and key case materials
• Issue subpoenas and assist with tracking incoming records and production
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Assist with identifying, retaining, and coordinating expert witnesses
• Prepare trial exhibits, demonstratives, binders, and courtroom materials
• Serve as trial paralegal as needed (trials, ADR, depositions)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of complex litigation paralegal experience
• Preferred: 1+ year supporting medical malpractice litigation matters
• Bachelors degree strongly preferred
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Confident communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach
• Comfortable using document management and case management platforms

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll be trusted with meaningful work, treated like a key part of the litigation team, and supported by attorneys who value professionalism, collaboration, and doing things the right way. This is a place where strong paralegals can build a long-term home and keep growing.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance