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Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois

Los Angeles, CA · Posted August 3, 2026

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Overview

The Los Angeles, CA office of 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.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 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

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Minimum Salary USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $90,000.00/Yr.