Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Looking to grow your legal career while making a meaningful impact? Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa is a plaintiff law firm dedicated to justice and client advocacy. Our work is driven by integrity, excellence, and compassion, ensuring every client receives the justice and support they deserve.

We are hiring a Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for an experienced, highly organized paralegal who understands the complexities of medical malpractice cases and can take ownership of cases from pre-suit through trial.

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of medical malpractice cases, from pre-suit through trial.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and coordinate discovery requests and responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records, billing records, and other case-related documentation.
• Prepare medical chronologies, case summaries, timelines, and other materials to assist attorneys with case evaluation and strategy.
• Assist with identifying, retaining, and coordinating medical and other expert witnesses.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors regarding case-related matters.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, and other litigation events.
• Track discovery, court deadlines, expert deadlines, and other critical case milestones.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibits and case files.
• Maintain organized electronic case files and ensure the case management system is accurate and up to date.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including witness and exhibit organization, subpoenas, demonstratives, and trial materials.
• Proactively monitor assigned cases and follow up on outstanding records, discovery, expert materials, and other time-sensitive items.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience; plaintiff-side medical malpractice experience strongly preferred.
• Medical Knowledge: Strong familiarity with medical records, terminology, treatment timelines, and complex medical documentation.
• Litigation Knowledge: Experience with discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Organization: Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex cases, competing deadlines, and large volumes of records and documentation.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with clients, attorneys, experts, and medical providers.
• Technology: Proficiency with case management software, Microsoft Office products, and Adobe; Litify experience is a plus.
• Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of assignments and following them through to completion.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven work – Help advocate for individuals and families affected by medical negligence.
• Meaningful case involvement – Work closely with attorneys on complex medical malpractice cases from pre-suit through trial.
• Collaborative team culture – Join a team that values integrity, responsibility, communication, and excellence.
• Professional growth – Continue developing your litigation, medical, and trial preparation experience.
• Great perks – Paid time off, holidays, comprehensive benefits, and bonus opportunities.

If you’re an experienced litigation paralegal who thrives in complex cases, takes pride in staying ahead of deadlines, and wants to make a meaningful difference for clients, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Medical Malpractice do you have?

Work Location: In person