Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; 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 Award

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in PA and NJ courts.

You will handle billing, scheduling IMEs, docket searches, medical records and discovery, and trial preparation while maintaining organized files in our document management system. Strong research, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience following the legal process in PA and NJ is REQUIRED.
• Strong research, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; LexisNexis experience required.
• Experience obtaining medical records and preparing medical chronologies preferred.
• Experience defending Medical Malpractice and Civil Defense matters preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, initiative-taking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Billing for your time.
• Scheduling IMEs.
• Docket searches.
• Retaining experts and sending documents for 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.

Skills

Legal procedures PA/NJ

Research skills

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive

Tools

LexisNexis

Document management system

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Philadelphia, PA

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

• 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

• 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.**