Find & Apply For Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jobs in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Job Overview Fast-paced, high-volume medical malpractice defense firm seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide both administrative and substantive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice matters. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, professional, and dependable, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This position is well suited for an experienced litigation legal assistant who is comfortable taking on paralegal-level responsibilities, or a paralegal who also enjoys the organizational and administrative aspects of litigation support.

Responsibilities Include:

Provide day-to-day litigation and administrative support to assigned attorneys Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents Handle electronic filing with state and federal courts Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling depositions, meetings, court appearances, and other case-related events Request, obtain, and track medical records from healthcare providers and record retrieval services Review, organize, and summarize medical records Assist with written discovery, document production, and subpoena coordination Coordinate retention of experts and manage expert-related documentation Assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials Maintain organized electronic and physical case files Monitor case deadlines and assist attorneys with keeping matters on schedule Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, experts, court personnel, and other outside parties Perform other litigation support duties as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience in a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar litigation support role Personal injury, medical malpractice, or insurance defense experience strongly preferred Experience with court filings, legal document preparation, scheduling, and case management Experience with medical record requests and retrieval preferred Experience with medical record review, discovery, expert coordination, and/or trial preparation preferred Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Paralegal certificate is a plus but not required for candidates with comparable litigation experience Competitive salary and benefits package offered. This is a full-time, in-office position. Please submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. No JDs, please.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person