We are looking for a skilled Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal to join a busy legal team in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume litigation environment, communicates well under pressure, and can provide strong support to attorneys handling complex medical malpractice matters. The right candidate will bring sound judgment, strong organizational habits, and the ability to manage detailed assignments with professionalism and resilience.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys with day-to-day management of medical malpractice litigation matters from intake through trial preparation.
- Prepare, revise, and organize legal documents, correspondence, discovery materials, and case files with a high level of accuracy.
- Coordinate court filings, including electronic submissions through Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC), and monitor deadlines to keep cases on track.
- Maintain case information within case management and document management systems, ensuring records are complete, accessible, and properly saved.
- Assist with discovery processes by gathering records, tracking responses, and organizing materials for attorney review.
- Prepare exhibits, witness materials, and litigation binders to support hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial activities.
- Take detailed notes during attorney meetings and follow through on assignments based on direction provided for each matter.
- Contribute to legal research tracking and help keep centralized reference materials updated for the litigation team.
- At least 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting medical malpractice or other civil litigation matters.
- Practical knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery workflow, trial preparation, and court filing requirements.
- Experience with e-Filing systems, including Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC).
- Strong technical skills with the ability to work effectively in case management and document management platforms.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting legal documents and detail-oriented correspondence.
- Ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume practice.
- Confidence, sound judgment, and the resilience to work successfully in a demanding legal support environment.