Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Easton, MD. The role involves supporting lawyers in litigation matters for various clients. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lexis Nexis. The firm offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Schedules

Health & Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in Defense of Civil Litigation matters essential.

Responsibilities

• Gathering Medical Records and Discovery materials.
• Conducting Legal Research using LEXIS NEXIS.
• Assisting Attorneys with Trial Preparation.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Strong Research Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proactive Work Style

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Legal Billing Software

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We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Litigation Paralegal with 4-6 years' experience to join our team. Your role will be in our Easton, MD office and support multiple lawyers’ handling litigation matters for transportation and other business clients in the Maryland region.

What You Will Do

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

• Gathering Medical Records and other Discovery via Subpoena, Authorizations, FOIA Requests, Social media, etc.
• Tracking, Organizing, and preparing Discovery Materials going to counsel, experts, and other witnesses.
• Preparing Medical Chronologies.
• Scheduling IME's.
• Docket Searches.
• Conducting Legal Research using LEXIS NEXIS and other search tools.
• Retaining Experts and Sending documents to Experts for review.
• Assisting Attorneys with Trial Preparation and attendance at Trial.
• Organization and Maintenance of files in our document management system.
• Other General Office/Paralegal Functions as required.
  
  

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will have 4-6 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.
• Demonstrated experience in the Defense of Civil Litigation matters from inception to Settlement/Trial.
• Significant experience obtaining medical records, preparing medical chronologies and preparing for trial.
• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation of Maryland Subpoenas is essential.
• Experience with billing time utilizing legal billing software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
  
  

Why You'll Love Us

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

We Offer The Following Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Schedules
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
  
  

DEI 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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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