Job Description

We are partnering with our client to identify a Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal or Nurse Paralegal to join one of the Valley’s most established defense firms in Phoenix, Arizona.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional seeking a stable, team-oriented environment with meaningful case involvement and long-term growth potential.

Position: Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal / Nurse Paralegal

About the Role

This role supports attorneys handling complex medical malpractice defense matters and requires significant experience with medical chronologies, discovery, disclosures, and expert coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing medical records and litigation deadlines in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize medical chronologies and case summaries
• Prepare and manage disclosure statements and discovery responses
• Coordinate with medical experts and litigation vendors
• Review, analyze, and organize medical records
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation support
• Manage deadlines, filings, and case documentation
• Communicate with attorneys, experts, and clients throughout the litigation process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of medical malpractice defense paralegal experience preferred
• Strong experience with:
• Medical chronologies
• Discovery and disclosures
• Expert coordination
• Medical record analysis
• Nurse paralegal backgrounds highly encouraged
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000+ DOE
• Nurse paralegal candidates may command higher compensation
• In-office role preferred
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and collaborative firm environment

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• One of the Valley’s largest and most established defense groups
• Nearly 5 decades of stability and reputation in the Phoenix market
• Strong leadership and succession planning
• Team-oriented culture focused on fairness and professionalism
• Reasonable billable expectations and long-term employee retention
• Well-respected firm with a reputation as a genuinely good place to work

Interested?

If you're a skilled paralegal ready for a new opportunity, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly 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.