Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal with over 3 years of experience to join our New York office. The role involves supporting lawyers with various litigation matters in NJ and NY courts, including billing, scheduling IMEs, and assisting in trial preparations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, research capabilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to be part of a respected firm committed to client success in defense litigation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in NJ and NY legal processes.
• Experience in obtaining medical records and preparing medical chronologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in NJ and NY courts.
• Schedule IMEs and manage billing for your time.
• Track and organize discovery materials and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Billing experience

Legal process knowledge

Research skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Proactive work style

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP | New York, New York

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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 3+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to support our team in the New York, NY office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in NJ and NY courts.

What You Will Do

As a Paralegal supporting our New York, NY 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 3+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation in NJ and NY 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.**