Kennedys, a global law firm with offices throughout the US, seeks a full-time paralegal with three (3) years or more of experience in Pennsylvania Defense Litigation for our Philadelphia Office. New Jersey experience is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Paralegal to join a growing, global firm.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to review medical records and add relevant dates/information to the medical chronology
Prepare discovery motions (Motions to Extend Discovery, Motion to Compel Discovery, and Motion to Enforce Subpoena)
Experience reviewing Plaintiff's Answers to Interrogatories
Schedule and coordinate IME's for plaintiff
Research (Westlaw preferred) and other online sources
Assist in retention of experts
Prepare HIPPA Authorization Forms for Plaintiff's execution and return
Retrieval of medical records from providers
Follow-up with providers to ensure receipt of records of HIPPA request
Perform Jury Verdict Searches using Westlaw
Preparation of privilege logs
Production of documents
Required Experience
3 or more years of relevant experience [Defense Litigation]
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Thorough working knowledge of and experience working in the Pennsylvania State and Federal court systems
Experience drafting and entering time entries [annual billing requirement 1400 hours]
Experience with Westlaw, Lexis, PACER
College Graduate and/or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program
Ability to work from home but have flexibility when needed in office. Firm hybrid policy is 3 days in Philadelphia office and 2 days from home
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.