- Salary
- $60k – $65k/yr
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Talis Group, a Louisville Legal recruitment agency is working with a well respected Louisville, KY litigation law firm seeking a Paralegal to support its Medical Malpractice Defense group. The ideal candidate will have experience working in civil litigation, with a strong preference for medical malpractice or healthcare-related cases. This role requires medical record analysis, and litigation support skills.
This position is full time, on site with a full benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, vision, dental, 401k, paid time off and more.
Salary: $60,000-$65,000.
This is an ideal position for a civil defense paralegal who enjoys some autonomy with the backing of team players and resources when needed. Very little to no overtime is needed.
Highlighted Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in the preparation, filing, and service of legal documents, including answers, motions, discovery, and pleadings in state and federal courts.
- Manage case files from intake through trial, including organizing and indexing medical records and legal documentation.
- Obtain, review, and summarize medical records and bills; prepare detailed chronologies and timelines.
- Draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Coordinate with expert witnesses including retention, scheduling, and document delivery.
- Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules.
- Conduct factual and legal research using Lexis, Westlaw, or similar tools.
- Provide trial preparation support, including assembling exhibits, trial notebooks, and witness materials.
- Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, co-counsel, and court personnel as needed.
Highlighted Qualifications:
- Minimum 2–5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in medical malpractice or insurance defense or similar defense litigation.
- Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting medical records and terminology.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements.
Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer and a third party recruiting firm specializing in the legal positions and the legal community. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills
WestlawCompliance
