Bieser, Greer & Landis, a mid-sized downtown Dayton law firm which dates back to its founding in 1854, is seeking a highly capable paralegal to support a large, active caseload. This position is primarily focused on medical malpractice defense, with opportunities to assist other attorneys and practice areas as needed. The ideal candidate is litigation-ready, detail-driven, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Focus
- Medical Malpractice Defense (core responsibility)
- Overflow and cross-practice support as firm needs require
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
- Identify, vet, retain, and coordinate with medical professionals to serve as expert witnesses
- Request, organize, and review medical records and related healthcare documentation
- Review, analyze, and organize high-volume medical records and document productions
- Assist with trial, hearing, deposition, and mediation preparation
- Conduct legal and factual research and summarize findings for attorneys
- Track deadlines, statutes of limitation, and court dates
- Manage electronic and physical case files
- Coordinate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties
- Support multiple attorneys across practice areas when needed
Qualifications
- Experience in litigation environment with high volume caseload desired; experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, or other similar litigation field preferred
- Paralegal certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong understanding of court procedures, discovery rules, and medical & legal terminology
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills
- Comfortable handling large volumes of documents and complex case materials
- Tech-savvy; experienced with e-filing systems, document management, and legal software
Ideal Candidate Is
- Litigation-focused and analytical
- Reliable, proactive, and professional
- A quick learner who can manage competing priorities
- Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys in a dynamic firm environment
- Committed to confidentiality and accuracy
Employee Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work–life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) options
- Retirement and profit-sharing plans
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Consistent weekday schedule
- Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
Benefits are subject to change.
Why This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants to work on substantive medical malpractice defense matters, take ownership of cases, and be a trusted part of a litigation team handling complex claims.
- Qualified candidates with at least two years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
