Litigation Paralegal, Workers Comp

Kiernan Trebach•Washington, DC

4d•$45,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

2-3 years of relevant experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
attention to detail
strong research skills
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.

Nice To Haves

1 plus years workers comp experience preferred.
Demonstrate creative thinking, strong research skills, and superior verbal and written communication skills required.
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.

Responsibilities

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.