Job Title: Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL 60603

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$85K annually plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred 

Referral Fee: $500 - Refer qualified colleague, friends, or family.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal at their offices in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time role paying an annual salary of $65K to $85K plus a competitive bonus and benefits package. This role is on a hybrid work week allowing for 2 days a week remote work.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in litigation, with a strong focus on managing records, discovery, and trial preparation. This role requires excellent writing and communication skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize workload, and an understanding of both legal and medical terminology. The successful candidate will be a team player, capable of working independently, and proficient in MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, Dropbox, Perfect Law, and key legal applications.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing all aspects of large-scale complex medical malpractice litigation, reporting directly to partners.
• Organize and manage electronic and hard copy document and record collections, including medical records.
• Coordinate schedules and manage case calendars.
• Conduct legal and factual research, including cite checking.
• Analyze and summarize records.
• Draft and file routine court documents.
• Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and preparing documents.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with litigation tools and proficiency in MS Office.