Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach, LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Flexible Schedules

Descripción de la vacante

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 2 years of experience to support litigation efforts in PA and NJ courts. Responsibilities include preparing discovery materials, assisting attorneys with trial preparation, and maintaining document management.

The ideal candidate will possess strong research and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience managing medical records.

Formación

• 2+ years of relevant experience in litigation support required.
• Demonstrated experience in PA and NJ legal processes.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Support multiple lawyers' litigation matters in PA and NJ courts.
• Prepare discovery materials for counsel and experts.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.

Conocimientos

Legal process preparation

Research skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Medical record management

Organization skills

Communication skills

Proactive work style

Herramientas

Lexis Nexis

Descripción del empleo

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.