Paralegal- Medical Malpractice
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Law/Legal
Litigation, Paralegal, Legal Assistant
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal on behalf of a well-established, full-service law firm with a sophisticated litigation practice. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
POSITION OVERVIEW:Our client is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice Paralegal to provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury matters. This individual will assist throughout all phases of litigation, including medical records review, discovery, legal research, case management, deposition preparation, and trial support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable independently managing multiple litigation matters while collaborating with attorneys, clients, medical experts, and other legal professionals.
PERKS:- Competitive compensation ranging from $65,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Potential hybrid flexibility of up to two remote days per week after six months, based on demonstrated performance and firm approval
- Comprehensive insurance benefits, 401(k) with employer matching, and generous paid time off
- Flexible scheduling between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., including a one-hour paid lunch
Join an established law firm with a collaborative, casual work environment and strong employee retention.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury matters, assisting with case management from initial investigation through resolution.
- Review, analyze, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, and other case-related documentation, identifying relevant information and inconsistencies.
- Draft, prepare, proofread, and manage pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct factual and legal research, track litigation deadlines, maintain case files, and ensure accurate documentation within the firm's case management systems.
- Coordinate depositions, medical experts, witnesses, client communications, and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting materials.
- Assist with billing records, case-related financial documentation, and lien-related matters while collaborating with attorneys and legal support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
- 3–5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, with hands-on medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation experience required
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery, pleadings, motions, deposition preparation, and trial support
- Demonstrated ability to review and summarize medical records, conduct legal research, organize evidence, and manage complex litigation deadlines
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to independently support multiple attorneys and maintain exceptional accuracy
- Proficiency with legal case management and document management systems;
Net Documents, AI-assisted document workflows, and Medicare lien resolution experience are highly preferred
The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with the upper end of the compensation range generally reserved for candidates with approximately 10+ years of relevant experience. This position initially requires onsite attendance, with potential hybrid flexibility following six months of demonstrated performance. The role supports approximately three attorneys and carries no formal minimum billable-hour requirement, although annual expectations generally range from 1,200–1,500 billable hours.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity…
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