Lewis Brisbois

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Medical Malpractice Paralegal

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Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of paralegal experience in medical malpractice and/or long-term care defense litigation is required; insurance defense experience is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with nursing home and assisted living regulatory frameworks, including the state survey process and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, is a strong plus.
Proficiency with litigation support and electronic discovery tools such as Relativity, iManage, Trial Director, or similar tools is required.
A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred; equivalent professional experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Manage full litigation lifecycle support for medical malpractice and long-term care defense matters, including case intake, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
Analyze, organize, and summarize voluminous medical records, chronologies, charts, and facility documentation, including medication administration records, care plans, incident reports, and survey or citation history.
Coordinate with expert witnesses, including record production, curriculum vitae and report tracking, and deposition logistics.
Draft and manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and medical record requests and authorizations.
Meet the annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.

Overview

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an experienced Medical Malpractice / Long-Term Care Defense Paralegal to support a sophisticated, high-volume defense practice. This role partners directly with attorneys handling complex medical negligence, nursing home, and assisted living litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial. The ideal candidate brings deep substantive knowledge of medical records analysis, regulatory frameworks (state licensing/survey standards, CMS regulations), and the procedural demands of defending healthcare providers and facilities.

Lewis Brisbois offers a full suite of benefits including 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
Minimum 3–5 years of paralegal experience in medical malpractice and/or long-term care defense litigation (insurance defense strongly preferred)
Familiarity with nursing home/assisted living regulatory frameworks (state survey process, CMS/OSHA standards) a strong plus
Proficiency with litigation support and e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity, iManage, Trial Director, or similar)

The following list of essential functions is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed. The items listed are considered daily functions associated with this position.

Manage full litigation lifecycle support for medical malpractice and long-term care defense matters, including case intake, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
Analyze, organize, and summarize voluminous medical records, chronologies charts, and facility documentation (MARs, care plans, incident reports, survey/citation history)
Coordinate with expert witnesses, including record production, CV/report tracking, and deposition logistics
Draft and manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and medical record requests/authorizations
This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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About the Company

Lewis Brisbois

Full-service law firm with nationwide offices

Lewis Brisbois is a national, full‑service law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and 54 offices across 30 states and Washington, DC. What they do: they provide a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals, covering many practice areas. How it works: lawyers in separate offices collaborate across states to offer legal advice, risk management, and representation in litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams tailored to each client and jurisdiction. How it differs from competitors: a large nationwide footprint combined with deep, state‑specific knowledge and numerous practice areas lets them handle complex, multi-state matters and provide local insight with national resources. What their goal is: to help clients navigate legal challenges, reduce risk, and achieve favorable outcomes through coordinated, comprehensive legal support.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
Founded: 1979

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