Medical Malpractice Paralegal (Onsite)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a well-established plaintiff-side law firm in Fort Lauderdale to identify a senior-level Medical Malpractice Paralegal for an onsite position. This opportunity is best suited for an experienced litigation professional who is comfortable handling complex medical negligence matters from intake through trial.

Position Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a paralegal working on medical malpractice litigation
• Plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred
• In-depth understanding of Florida medical malpractice law and civil procedure
• Demonstrated experience supporting cases through pre-suit, discovery, motion practice, and trial
• Advanced skills in reviewing, organizing, and summarizing large volumes of medical records
• Experience coordinating with medical experts, clients, and opposing counsel
• Strong drafting skills (pleadings, discovery, motions, trial materials)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Ability to work fully onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice cases
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery, and related court documents
• Obtain, analyze, and summarize medical records and case materials
• Prepare case timelines, medical chronologies, and trial binders
• Manage calendaring, deadlines, and case workflow
• Serve as a point of contact with clients, experts, and litigation stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected plaintiff-focused firm
• Professional, collaborative work environment

Next Steps

If you meet the experience requirements and are seeking a challenging onsite role in Fort Lauderdale, we encourage you to apply. All inquiries and submissions will be handled with strict confidentiality by our recruiting team.

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, 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, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

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

Benjamin Panitch