Senior Paralegal - Plaintiff Medical Malpractice

Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL (Onsite)

Salary: $100,000 Base + Benefits + 401(k)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected plaintiff-side litigation firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to support its medical malpractice practice. This is a key role within a high-performing team, offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value cases.

The ideal candidate is detail-driven, highly organized, and experienced in managing medical malpractice matters from intake through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of plaintiff-side medical malpractice litigation
• Manage case files from inception through trial preparation
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and billing
• Coordinate with medical experts, including scheduling and document preparation
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence
• Prepare deposition summaries and trial materials
• File documents in state and federal courts, including e-filing
• Maintain case calendars and track critical deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients, providers, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of paralegal experience, with a strong focus on plaintiff-side medical malpractice
• Proven experience handling complex medical records and expert coordination
• Strong understanding of Florida court procedures and filing systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal software and document management systems
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Fort Lauderdale

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000 - $100,000 base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, team-oriented environment with long-term growth potential

About the Role

This position is being presented by a recruiting agency on behalf of our client. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado