Medical Malpractice Paralegal

Wilson Elser currently seeks a Medical Malpractice Paralegal to join a fast- paced, successful, team in our New York City office.

This exciting role offers growth and learning opportunities for a motivated self-starter with defense litigation experience who is seeking to advance their paralegal career.

The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree; Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• 1+ years of litigation experience in NY Supreme Court
• Medical malpractice defense experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to discovery demands
• Prepare, submit and follow up on HIPAA compliant authorizations and record requests
• Assisting with motions, exhibit preparation, deposition preparation and trial preparation
• Summarizing transcripts and other legal documents

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans

The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $70,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to and putting "NYC Medical Malpractice Paralegal" in the subject line.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.