What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal (REMOTE) position at Kiernan Trebach?
Location: Hartford, CT (REMOTE)
Full-Time
Get to Know Us:
Kiernan Trebach LLP is a Civil Litigation Defense Firm that represents clients on a national basis, and maintains sixteen offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. The firm’s expertise is frequently brought to bear in limiting exposure in major cases throughout the country. The wide-ranging bar admissions of our lawyers, and our experience as regional and national counsel to Fortune 100 and 500 companies position Kiernan Trebach to provide directed and consistent representation on a regional or national basis. Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of corporations, insurers and self-insureds in the defense of litigated matters.
Role Objective:
Kiernan Trebach LLP is seeking a Paralegal with 3 years of experience to join our growing team in the Connecticut area.
Role Responsibilities:
As a REMOTE Civil Litigation Paralegal in Connecticut, 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.
- Asbestos Experience is a plus.
- Organization and Maintenance of files in our document management system.
- Other General Office Administration Functions.
Role Requirements:
Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
- Demonstrate creative thinking, strong research skills, superior verbal and written communication skills is 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 and deposition summaries is preferred.
- Experience working with attorneys defending matters of Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Employment Law, Transportation, Construction Defect and other areas of Civil Defense is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience following the legal process in the preparation and service of Subpoenas in the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut jurisdictions is essential.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
Required Education & Licensure:
- 3 years’ experience as a Paralegal (Required)
- Litigation Experience (Required)
Benefits for Full-Time:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO / Sick Leave Accrual
- 401(k) & Profit Sharing
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flex Spending Program
**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.**
