Medical Malpractice Paralegal - Russell Tobin

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently recruiting for a Medical Malpractice Paralegal to work for one of our clients, a full-service law firm out of the Lake Success, NY area. Apply now!

Description: The Medical Malpractice Paralegal will directly support the legal professionals, attorneys, and Partners within the firm's Medical Malpractice Department. This individual will need to have experience supporting a team of litigation attorneys in the Medical Malpractice area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Document Preparation & Filing: Draft motions, pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence; handle court filings in state and federal courts; track court dates and deadlines.
• Client & Attorney Support: Act as a liaison, conduct client interviews, prepare trial materials, and assist in trials as needed.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Manage Outlook calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings with external parties.
• Office & File Management: Organize filing systems, handle conflict checks, open new matters, and manage other administrative tasks.
• Technical & Communication Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Westlaw, ProLaw, and strong communication with a polished, professional presentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience within Medical Malpractice litigation
• Knowledge of network statements
• Previous experience within an administrative setting
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong client services skills
• Foundational knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits & Compensation:

• Salary Range --> $50,000 - $70,000
• Medical, Dental, 401(K), PTO
• 100% Paid Benefits (Included in the salary range above)