Litigation Paralegal

Kiernan Trebach•Hartford, CT

12d•$60,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Kiernan Trebach LLP is a civil litigation defense law firm focused on sustainable growth and a diverse working environment that is sensitive to employees and their families. The firm represents clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. The Litigation Paralegal supports the firm’s Connecticut practice by assisting attorneys throughout civil litigation, including discovery, case preparation, depositions, and trial preparation. The role includes managing discovery and deadlines, organizing and reviewing medical documentation, coordinating expert materials, and maintaining electronic case files. The successful candidate will work remotely, maintain a secure workspace, be available during agreed-upon business hours, and communicate consistently with attorneys and team members. The position also requires accurate time entry and meeting established billable-hour expectations. Duties may evolve based on the needs of the firm and practice.

Requirements

2–3 years of relevant experience.
Prior litigation paralegal experience, preferably in civil litigation or insurance defense.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and electronic document management systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment while maintaining confidentiality, responsiveness, and accountability.
Maintain a secure remote workspace, be available during agreed-upon business hours, and communicate consistently with attorneys and team members.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Connecticut Superior Court procedures, Connecticut Practice Book requirements, and litigation deadlines.
Experience with discovery, medical records, medical chronologies, and electronic court filing.
NetDocuments experience.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, case preparation, depositions, and trial preparation.
Prepare, serve, organize, and track written discovery requests and responses.
Monitor and calendar discovery deadlines.
Obtain, organize, and review medical records, medical bills, and related documentation; prepare medical chronologies, medical specials, and radiology indexes as requested.
Coordinate expert materials, records, reports, and related deadlines.
Maintain accurate, complete, and organized electronic case files in NetDocuments in accordance with firm procedures.
Monitor outstanding discovery and medical records and proactively follow up to keep cases moving forward.
Communicate regularly with attorneys, legal assistants, and other team members regarding case status, deadlines, and outstanding assignments.
Maintain accurate and timely time entries and meet established billable-hour expectations.
Handle Federal court cases and filings and prepare discovery-related motions.
Perform other duties as assigned.