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Experienced Malpractice Paralegal/Legal Assistant (minimum 5 years experience)
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Naples, FL (In Person)
$55,640 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Malpractice Paralegal and Legal Assistant with a minimum of five years of dedicated practice in the legal field. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to support complex malpractice litigation and legal processes within a fast-paced law office environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, extensive legal research expertise, and a strong background in managing diverse legal cases. Your proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail will be vital in assisting attorneys with case preparation, document management, and client communication, ensuring the delivery of top-tier legal support. Duties Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support malpractice cases and related legal matters. Manage and organize large volumes of case files utilizing document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw, ensuring accuracy and accessibility. Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity. Assist attorneys with case preparation by reviewing medical records, depositions, and other pertinent documentation related to malpractice claims. Coordinate client interviews and witness interviews to gather relevant case information efficiently. Support litigation processes through document review, filing court documents electronically or physically, and maintaining meticulous case logs. Provide administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and performing data entry tasks to streamline workflow. Qualifications Minimum of five years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant specializing in malpractice law or related fields such as personal injury or healthcare law. Proven expertise in legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis. Strong familiarity with litigation procedures, document review processes, and case management software such as iManage and PCLaw. Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear legal documents; proofreading and transcription skills are essential. Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, UCC law, workers' compensation law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, land use regulations, and more is highly desirable. Effective interviewing skills combined with professional phone etiquette for client interactions. Strong clerical experience including filing, data entry, document management systems operation, and administrative support functions. Join our team to leverage your extensive paralegal expertise in a vibrant environment that values precision, proactive service delivery, and continuous professional growth!