Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Act (

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Paralegal with 2-3 years of experience to support multiple lawyers across DC matters. This in-person role emphasizes managing discovery, subpoenas, medical records, and trial preparation in a fast-paced civil defense environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in MS Office and Lexis Nexis, and able to coordinate complex discovery with deadlines in the DMV region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Lexis Nexis experience required.
• Experience obtaining medical records via authorizations/subpoenas; DMV region preferred.
• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation of subpoenas in DC, Maryland, and Virginia is essential.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proactive work style with initiative to anticipate attorney needs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule IMEs and docket searches.
• Retain experts and coordinate documents for review.
• Gather medical records and discovery via subpoenas, authorizations, and services.
• Track, organize, and prepare discovery materials for counsel and witnesses.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Maintain files in the document management system.
• Perform general office administration.

Skills

Research skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Lexis Nexis

Medical records subpoenas

DC/MD/VA subpoenas experience

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Baltimore, MD

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 2-3 years experience to join our Litigation team. This role will be in person at our Washington, DC office supporting multiple lawyers\' matters in DC.

What You Will Do

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

• Scheduling IME\'s.
• Docket Searches.
• Retaining Experts and Sending documents for Experts to review.
• Gathering Medical Records and other Discovery via Services, Authorizations, Subpoenas, 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 2-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• 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 via authorizations/subpoenas, and preparing medical chronologies in the DMV region is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation of subpoenas in DC, Maryland, and Virginia is essential.
• 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.