Litigation Paralegal Workers Comp

Kiernan Trebach; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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

Holiday Pay

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal for our Washington, DC office. You will support multiple lawyers, focusing on discovery, medical record gathering, and trial preparation in civil litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lexis Nexis. Office is in-person in Washington, DC with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong research and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lexis Nexis.
• Experience obtaining medical records via subpoenas/authorizations.
• Experience following subpoenas in DC, MD, and VA.
• Excellent organization and deadline management.
• Proactive attitude and attorney support.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling IME's.
• Docket searches.
• Retaining experts and sending documents for review.
• Gathering medical records and other discovery.
• Tracking and organizing discovery materials for counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assisting attorneys with trial preparation.
• Maintaining files in the document management system.
• General office administration tasks.

Skills

Workers' comp experience

Research skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creative thinking

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Medical records retrieval

Subpoena preparation

Organization

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lexis Nexis

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach LLP | Washingon, DC

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:

• 1 plus years workers comp experience preferred.
• 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.