Medical Malpractice/Litigation Paralegal

Firm Overview

Price Benowitz LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina. Our practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, and trusts and estates.

Our core values are Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. Motivated professionals with a positive attitude are encouraged to apply!

Job Overview

Price Benowitz LLP is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice/Litigation Paralegal to join our Rockville, Maryland office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex litigation, medical malpractice, or personal injury litigation, with experience supporting attorneys throughout all stages of litigation, including discovery, motions practice, and trial preparation.

We welcome candidates with medical malpractice experience as well as litigation paralegals with strong transferable skills who are interested in expanding their expertise in this practice area.

This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while providing responsive and compassionate client service.

The position is based in Rockville, MD, with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one flexible day per week (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in managing complex litigation matters from case initiation through resolution or trial.

• Maintain and organize case files, including reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical records, discovery materials, and other case-related documents.

• Draft substantive litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, and expert designations.

• Conduct legal research and assist attorneys with case development and litigation strategy.

• Coordinate discovery, including document production, depositions, and expert witness materials.

• Assist with identifying, organizing, and communicating with expert witnesses.

• Prepare medical chronologies, case summaries, and other litigation support materials.

• Utilize state and federal electronic court filing systems.

• Monitor and maintain litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders.

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, medical providers, and other parties.

• Assist with trial preparation, including witness and exhibit lists, deposition designations, jury instructions, and trial binders.

• Coordinate service of process and other litigation-related administrative matters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience, preferably in medical malpractice or personal injury litigation.

• Medical malpractice experience is highly preferred but not required. Candidates with strong litigation experience and an interest in medical malpractice are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated experience drafting substantive litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.

• Experience reviewing and organizing extensive case documentation; familiarity with medical records is a plus.

• Experience with Maryland litigation matters, including court procedures and electronic filing, is strongly preferred.

• Experience with D.C. and/or Virginia litigation procedures is a plus.

• Strong legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.

• Commitment to providing responsive, professional, and compassionate client service.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and willingness to learn new systems and practice areas.

Benefits

At Price Benowitz LLP, we offer a comprehensive healthcare benefits package in compliance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. Our benefits include employer-supported medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, as well as disability and life insurance for income protection.