Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Paralegal

Edwards & Ragatz, P.A. is Plainitiff's litigation firm advocating for individuals and families in serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases. We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented paralegal to support complex litigation matters from intake through trial. This is an in-office role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of deadlines, and communicates with empathy and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage medical malpractice and personal injury cases from intake through resolution/trial
• Draft and assist with filing pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, notices, and litigation correspondence
• Track and maintain all deadlines (court rules, scheduling orders, discovery, SOL)
• Obtain, organize, and analyze medical records and billing; prepare medical chronologies, summaries, and record indexes
• Coordinate with clients regarding treatment updates, records authorizations, discovery responses, and case status
• Assist with expert coordination (records packages, disclosures support, scheduling, deposition prep)
• Support depositions, mediations, and trial prep: deposition/trial binders, exhibit lists, witness files, PowerPoint presentations and document management
• Prepare and organize settlement demand materials and damages documentation
• Track and assist with liens (including health insurance/Medicare/Medicaid as applicable) and related requests
• Maintain orderly electronic/paper files and ensure productions are complete, accurate, and timely

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years paralegal experience (or heavy litigation) in medical malpractice and personal injury
• Demonstrated experience managing medical records (requests, follow-up, organization, chronology/summaries)
• Strong understanding of litigation workflow, discovery practices, and deadline management
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and document organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PPT) and PDF tools (Adobe)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications (Plus):

• Trial experience (trial binders/exhibits/witness prep)
• Familiarity with local/state e-filing systems
• Experience with case management software (Aderant, NetDocs & SurePoint - Practice Pro)
• Notary public

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)

How to Apply:

Apply through Indeed with your resume. Optional but encouraged: a short cover letter highlighting your med mal/PI experience and the types of cases you’ve managed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person