Medical Malpractice Paralegal in Cave Creek

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a respected defense law firm to identify an experienced Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal to support a busy malpractice and professional liability defense practice in Phoenix.

Position: Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal

About the Role

This paralegal will support attorneys defending physicians, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems in complex medical negligence litigation. The role involves extensive medical record analysis, expert coordination, discovery management, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize large volumes of medical records and discovery materials
• Prepare medical chronologies, summaries, and issue timelines
• Assist with expert retention, disclosures, and coordination
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and legal correspondence
• Track deadlines, filings, and litigation calendars
• Support depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• 2+ years of medical malpractice or professional liability defense experience
• Strong experience handling medical records, causation analysis, and damages documentation
• Familiarity with Arizona civil procedure and discovery rules preferred
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex, document-heavy cases independently

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO and paid holidays
• Stable firm environment with long-term opportunity

Interested?

If you're a skilled Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal ready for a new opportunity, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.