Litigation Paralegal

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Sick Leave Accrual

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life and AD&D Insurance

Flex Spending Program

Job summary

A Civil Litigation Defense Firm in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of experience. You will support legal teams by managing case files, conducting research, and preparing trial materials. Ideal candidates will possess superb communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in obtaining medical records and litigation support. The role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $80,000 and includes benefits such as PTO and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate creative thinking and strong research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and attention to detail is required.
• Experience obtaining medical records and preparing medical chronologies is preferred.
• Experience with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Civil Defense is preferred.
• Familiarity with serving Subpoenas in New York and New Jersey is essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedule IME's and conduct docket searches.
• Retain experts and track medical records.
• Prepare discovery materials for attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Maintain organization of files in the document management system.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong research skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Education

3+ years’ experience as a Paralegal

Litigation Experience

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Firm that represents clients on a national basis, and maintains sixteen offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. The firm’s expertise is frequently brought to bear in limiting exposure in major cases throughout the country. The wide-ranging bar admissions of our lawyers, and our experience as regional and national counsel to Fortune 100 and 500 companies position Kiernan Trebach to provide directed and consistent representation on a regional or national basis. Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of corporations, insurers and self-insureds in the defense of litigated matters.

Role Objective:

Kiernan Trebach LLP is seeking a Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join our growing team in the Manhattan, NY office.

Role Responsibilities:

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

• 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.
• Asbestos Experience is a plus.
• Organization and Maintenance of files in our document management system.
• Other General Office Administration Functions.

Role Requirements:

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

• Demonstrate creative thinking, strong research skills, superior verbal and written communication skills is 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 and deposition summaries is preferred.
• Experience working with attorneys defending matters of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Employment Law, Transportation, Construction Defect and other areas of Civil Defense is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation and service of Subpoenas in New York and New Jersey is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.

Required Education & Licensure:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Paralegal (Required)
• Litigation Experience (Required)

Salary Range:

$45,000 – $80,000

Benefits for Full-Time:

• PTO / Sick Leave Accrual
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

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.