Job Title: Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice) to join our client and play a vital role in supporting litigation operations. This onsite, direct-hire position based in Scranton, PA, focuses on assisting attorneys with insurance defense matters, including medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability cases, from inception through trial preparation.

Compensation:

• $60,000 - $70,000/year

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, standard business hours

Key Responsibilities of the Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice):

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence
• Manage case files and ensure timely compliance with court deadlines
• Assist in trial preparation by organizing documents and preparing exhibits
• Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Handle discovery processes, including serving and responding to requests, obtaining records, and preparing relevant documentation
• Schedule depositions and medical examinations
• Maintain daily billable time records in line with organizational requirements

Qualifications and Skills for the Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal (Medical Malpractice):

• 3–4 years of experience in insurance defense litigation
• Hands-on experience with medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability cases
• Proficient in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical records
• Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania legal procedures
• Ability to manage cases independently from initiation to trial, meeting all deadlines
• Prior trial preparation experience preferred
• Familiarity with daily time entry billing practices
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA-approved institution or a bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and experts
• Skilled in conducting legal research using Lexis

Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative legal team while gaining hands-on litigation experience across complex insurance defense matters. If you are organized, proactive, and passionate about the legal field, we invite you to apply and grow your career in a supportive environment.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.