Job Description

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

The Professional Negligence/Medical Malpractice Paralegal will support the Professional Negligence and Product Liability Defense group. This is a nonexempt administrative position that reports to the Office Administrator and assigned attorneys. There are no direct reports to this position.

The Paralegal will work a regular schedule as determined by the Office Administrator and/or assigned attorneys. The typical schedule will consist of 7.5 hours per day equating to 37.5 hours per week. Additional hours (including overtime) will be required on occasion.

This is a fully in office position that may be based in Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist attorneys with complete case management of files, from initial filing of lawsuit through trial and appeal.
• Draft correspondence to clients as well as assisting attorneys with drafting/preparing pleadings and discovery documents.
• Compile and prepare documents for production
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, outside counsel, and court personnel to coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial dates.
• Efficiently organize, index, and prepare summaries of extensive medical records and billing documentation for complex medical malpractice cases.
• Provide comprehensive trial support, including trial preparation activities such as electronic presentations, witness coordination, and exhibit management, as well as assisting attorneys during trial proceedings.
• Conduct investigative research and gather information from a variety of resources.
• Assist with retaining expert witnesses including preparation of records for review, supplementing materials throughout the case, and assist with trial preparation and appearance.
• Assist with electronic filings in Federal Court.
• Assist attorneys with medical board matters, subpoena responses, and other miscellaneous legal matters.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience, preferably with insurance defense/medical malpractice matters within a law firm, legal industry and an Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Nursing or medical experience preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills required, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with iManage preferred.
• Prior experience with a legal time and billing system.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize work, and accommodate time sensitive requests.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team setting while managing a high volume workload in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support team members during high volume periods.

Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.