Job Description

Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Law Firm is seeking an experienced paralegal to work on our medical malpractice
litigation team in the firm’s Southfield, Michigan office.
In this regular, full-time, non-exempt position, the paralegal will support our attorneys in their
representation of clients at every stage of medical malpractice and personal injury litigation,
including pre-suit investigations, discovery, pre-trial proceedings, trials, and appeals.
Job responsibilities include:
 Collecting pertinent information from prospective clients during phone interviews.
 Entering information into the firm’s matter intake software and contact databases.
 Working with attorneys and professional staff to evaluate legal claims, request and
review medical records, and communicate with prospective clients throughout the intake
process.
 Investigating the facts surrounding the medical care and treatment rendered in medical
malpractice cases, including birth injury claims.
 Preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, notices of
intent, discovery requests, case evaluation summaries, and demand letters.
 Researching the law and medicine associated with each case.
 Organizing and maintaining documents in paper and our electronic filing system.
 Inputting updates into our case management system.
 Analyzing and summarizing medical records, deposition transcripts, answers to
interrogatories, and other material.
 Meeting with clients and other professionals to discuss details of the case.
 Communicating with clients and their families.
 Working with attorneys, other paralegals, and professional staff.
 Interviewing medical experts and witnesses.
 Attending federal and state court proceedings with attorneys.
 Preparing for trial by organizing exhibits and performing other tasks.
 Participating in firm activities, meetings, and events.
 Assist with other external marketing and administrative duties as needed.
Candidates should possess the required experience and skills:
 Paralegal or legal assistant certification from an accredited program.
 Five or more years of experience working on medical malpractice cases in a law firm
setting. Birth injury case experience is a plus.
 Superior writing skills and competency in legal and medical literature research.
 Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with emotional and
distraught individuals seeking legal assistance.
 Familiarity with medical terminology, notations, and records; anatomical drawings;
laboratory tests; and medications; and the ability to explain or illustrate diagnoses of
medical conditions.
 Solid organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced litigation
environment.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel;
knowledge of Needles CMS, LawRuler, or similar intake and practice management
software programs is preferred.
Business hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, but additional work may be
necessary. This is an office-based position in our Southfield, Michigan office, with up to two
remote workdays per week. A background check, in accordance with applicable employment
laws, may be required. Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit a resumé and compensation requirements to Kathy Turner at kturner@klmstaffing.com