Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach; Middletown Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending App.

Holiday Pay

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to support multiple lawyers in PA and NJ courts. The role emphasizes billing, discovery, medical records, and trial preparation, with opportunities to contribute to a range of civil defense matters.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and a supportive environment focused on diverse, family-friendly growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of PA and NJ court procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lexis Nexis.
• Experience obtaining medical records and preparing chronologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Billing for your time and supporting multiple attorneys.
• Manage scheduling, docket searches, and discovery materials.
• Gather and organize medical records and discovery documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and file organization.

Skills

Litigation support

PA/NJ courts

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Medical records

Trial prep

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Document management system

Docketing software

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Philadelphia, PA

About the Firm

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.

The Role

We are seeking a new Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to support our team in the Philadelphia, PA office and support multiple lawyers' litigation matters in PA and NJ courts.

What You Will Do

As a Paralegal supporting our Philadelphia, PA office, the following duties would be expected of you:

• Billing for your time (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
• Scheduling IME's.
• Docket Searches.
• Retaining Experts and Sending documents for Experts to review.
• Ordering, following up on, and tracking Medical Records.
• Gathering Medical Records and other Discovery via Services, Authorizations, 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+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation in PA and NJ is REQUIRED.
• 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, preparing medical chronologies is preferred.
• Experience working with attorneys defending matters of Medical Malpractice, and other areas of Civil Defense are preferred.
• 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

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.

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.