Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal / Nurse Paralegal

Salary: $65k - 85k per year + Benefits

Reference: C26C.MMP.5191

We are partnering with our client to identify a Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal or Nurse Paralegal to join one of the Valley's most established defense firms in Phoenix, Arizona .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional seeking a stable, team-oriented environment with meaningful case involvement and long-term growth potential.

Position: Medical Malpractice Defense Paralegal / Nurse Paralegal

About the Role

This role supports attorneys handling complex medical malpractice defense matters and requires significant experience with medical chronologies, discovery, disclosures, and expert coordination .

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing medical records and litigation deadlines in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities

Draft and organize medical chronologies and case summaries

Prepare and manage disclosure statements and discovery responses

Coordinate with medical experts and litigation vendors

Review, analyze, and organize medical records

Assist with trial preparation and litigation support

Manage deadlines, filings, and case documentation

Communicate with attorneys, experts, and clients throughout the litigation process

Qualifications

3+ years of medical malpractice defense paralegal experience preferred

Strong experience with:

Medical chronologies

Discovery and disclosures

Expert coordination

Medical record analysis

Nurse paralegal backgrounds highly encouraged

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000+ DOE

Nurse paralegal candidates may command higher compensation

In-office role preferred

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable and collaborative firm environment

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

One of the Valley's largest and most established defense groups

Nearly 5 decades of stability and reputation in the Phoenix market

Strong leadership and succession planning

Team-oriented culture focused on fairness and professionalism

Reasonable billable expectations and long-term employee retention

Well-respected firm with a reputation as a genuinely good place to work

Interested?

If you're a skilled paralegal ready for a new opportunity, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration .

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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