Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Holiday Pay

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and will support multiple lawyers on matters in DC and Maryland.

This position involves scheduling IME's, conducting docket searches, gathering medical records, and assisting with trial preparation while maintaining strong organizational skills. A proactive work style is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule IME's.
• Conduct docket searches.
• Retain experts and send documents for review.
• Gather medical records and other discovery.
• Organize discovery materials for counsel and experts.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Maintain files in document management system.
• Perform general office administration functions.

Skills

Creative thinking

Research skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal process knowledge

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Baltimore, MD

The Role

We are seeking a new Litigation Paralegal with 2-3 years experience to join our Litigation team. This role will be in person at our Baltimore, MD office supporting multiple lawyers' matters in DC, and Maryland.

What You Will Do

As a Litigation Paralegal in our Baltimore, MD Office, the following duties would be expected of you:

• Scheduling IME's.
• Docket Searches.
• Retaining Experts and Sending documents for Experts to review.
• Gathering Medical Records and other Discovery via Services, Authorizations, Subpoenas, Social media, etc.
• Tracking, Organizing, and preparing Discovery Materials going to counsel, experts, and other witnesses.
• Assisting Attorneys with Trial Preparation.
• Organization and Maintenance of files in our document management system.
• Other General Office Administration Functions.

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Demonstrate creative thinking, strong research skills, and superior verbal and written communication skills required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, attention to detail, and strong research skills, with programs such as Lexis Nexis, are required.
• Significant experience obtaining medical records via authorizations/subpoenas, and preparing medical chronologies in the DMV region is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation of subpoenas in DC, Maryland, and Virginia is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Holiday Pay
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.