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Professional staff make up approximately 40% of our employee population. We value and depend upon the contributions made by our professional staff and are always on the lookout to add more talented professionals to our team. Whether your career interests are centered in litigation support, market analysis, or investigative services, opportunities for career evolution at KTMC are abundant. We offer an autonomous environment, which allows our professionals to make a real impact. Every day at KTMC comes with an opportunity to further develop skillsets.

Paralegals

At Kessler Topaz, our paralegals operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The attorneys rely upon the paralegals as an integral part of the team. Their knowledge of the rules, along with their organizational and cite-checking abilities are highly valued.

Radnor, Pennsylvania
Claims Analyst
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Claims Analyst
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Job Description

KTMC seeks a Claims Analyst who will be responsible for identifying new securities class action settlements in the market.  The Analyst will research these settlements to determine the securities and investment periods involved and execute database queries to identify KTMC clients that are eligible to file settlement claims.  The Analyst will prepare claims by analyzing client transactions and holdings data, formatting the data, and submitting to external claims administrators.  The Analyst will also perform claim audits for clients to determine if all past or current claims have been filed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret securities class action settlement notices and claim forms to understand claim eligibility and data requirements
  • Perform securities research and database queries to identify clients’ investment transactions and holdings relevant for preparing claims
  • Analyze clients’ transactions and/or holdings to determine universe of claimants that meet the parameters to file claims
  • Reconcile clients’ transactions against periodic holdings to confirm claims data or identify inconsistencies/deficiencies in transactions records
  • Research, resolve, and/or escalate inconsistencies/deficiencies in transaction records
  • Prepare and submit claim forms in paper and/or electronic format
  • Communicate with outside vendors via telephone or email regarding claim status; cure claim deficiencies and track claim status through distribution or payments
  • Audit claims filed by third parties; coordinate with third party filers to obtain claim information and to resolve discrepancies; review universe of filed claims for completeness and accuracy 
  • Identify and suggest opportunities to improve claims identification and preparation process
  • Meet with manager and/or peers as necessary to discuss issues and resolutions
     

Qualifications

Education Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an analytical discipline (Finance, Accounting, Math), previous relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree

Position related experience requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience preferred
  • A good understanding of securities investments (stocks, bonds, options) and securities portfolio statements
  • Must have strong analytical and basic math skills
  • Must have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and be detail oriented.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed with little to no advance notice.

Computer skills required: 

  • Strong Excel skills
  • Desire and ability to learn and adapt to a wide variety of software (internal) applications
  • Microsoft Office
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Claims Payment Analyst
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Claims Payment Analyst
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Job Description

KTMC seeks a Claims Payment Analyst. They are responsible for receipt of class action claim payments and further distribution of payments to clients. The Analyst may also assist with the preparation of claims and/or the response to correspondence received from claim administrators for previously filed claims.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive, record, and distribute claim payments to clients
  • Prepare payment advice letters and correspond appropriately with clients regarding their distributions
  • Complete check deposition forms.
  • Complete outgoing wire payment requests and notify clients
  • Reconcile firm’s client money account with payments awaiting distribution 
  • May assist with audits of claims filed by third parties; coordinate with third party filers to obtain claim information; review universe of filed claims for completeness and accuracy
  • May assist with preparation of claims by analyzing client transaction data, reconciling holdings, and formatting of data for final claims filing
  • Identify and suggest opportunities to improve processes
  • Escalate any process or client related issues to manager immediately
  • Meet with manager and/or peers as necessary to discuss issues and resolutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an analytical discipline (Business, Finance, Accounting, Math), previous relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience preferred
  • A basic understanding of securities investments (stocks, bonds, options) and securities portfolio statements preferred
  • Must have analytical and basic math skills
  • Must have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and be detail oriented.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed with little to no advance notice.
  • Strong Excel and Word skills
  • Desire and ability to learn and adapt to a wide variety of software (internal) applications
  • Microsoft Office
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Jr. Paralegal
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Jr. Paralegal
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Job Description

KTMC seeks a Jr. Paralegal for a busy group of Attorneys and Paralegals. Candidates must have a Paralegal Certificate or be in the process of obtaining one. The Jr. Paralegal role is an opportunity for entry level paralegals to be trained by skilled paralegals in complex litigation. 

Responsibilities/Training Areas: 

  • Set up calendars, interface with attorneys, legal assistants and other counsel
  • Handle investigative Internet research 
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of documents including, but not limited to, court pleadings and legal correspondence 
  • Handle trial preparation, as necessary 
  • Draft legal documents and correspondence, and review and check all documents for accuracy and timeliness 
  • Handle Bluebooking, heavy editing and proof-reading 
  • Provides administrative support including typing correspondence, maintaining attorney schedules, and maintaining legal databases. Organizes and maintains legal files and document review projects 
  • Complete discreet research assignments using LEXIS and/or Westlaw 

Qualifications

  • Attention to detail, a great attitude, and a hard work ethic are a must 
  • Must be a self starter 
  • Excellent writing and communication skills required 
  • Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule 
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment 
  • Must be detail-oriented 
  • Must be available for overtime 
  • Knowledge of court rules and deadlines a plus but not required 
  • Ability to work in a professional manner under pressure, and handle difficult situations with a consistently calm, positive demeanor 
  • Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook 
  • Must be able to deal with confidential and highly sensitive matters in a consistently discreet and professional manner 
  • Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience with legal database software like PACER, the Federal Court filing system, LEXIS and/or Westlaw a plus 
  • Exceptional organizational skills, highly motivated and able to multi task 
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills 
  • Relativity and Document Review a plus 
  • Trial prep experience/exposure preferred
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Junior Analyst
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Junior Analyst
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Job Description

The Jr. Analyst assists the Firm in monitoring corporate and market events to identify situations in which legal claims may be made.  The role includes performing discrete research projects as well as competitor monitoring at the direction of the Director of Financial Research & Analysis, with some oversight by the Junior Research Analyst.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform research assignments
  • Navigate court dockets and identify legal pleadings
  • Monitor and report market events
  • Research consumer complaints about companies in a variety of industries
  • Research financial and legal information related to litigation
  • Track and update ongoing legal cases in database format
  • Summarize research findings

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Position related experience requirements:
    • Strong research skills
    • Understanding of financial literature, corporate filings, accounting terms, economic concepts
    • Awareness of current events
    • Ability to digest and understand financial and legal information
    • Ability to work on short-term and long-term projects in a timely manner
    • Strong communications skills: both written and verbal
    • Microsoft Office – Excel and PowerPoint skill
    • Bloomberg proficiency preferred
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Reporting Analyst
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Reporting Analyst
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Job Description

KTMC seeks a Reporting Analyst. They are responsible for creating and delivering client notices and report to clients through the firm’s online reporting portal, email, or other means as agreed with the client. They will monitor and collect the various report components from internal sources and external vendors. They will use internal tools and applications to generate and deliver both standard and custom client reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor vendor websites for notification of new and settled global securities class action case; recording details in spreadsheets or databases as necessary
  • Create and format client reports using mail merge, data spreadsheets, and internal resources and tools.
  • Distribute client reports periodically via email or posting to client reporting portal
  • Review various spreadsheets and other tools for data availability for reporting
  • Update work tracking tools to record completion of work
  • Escalate any report, process or client related issues to manager immediately
  • Communicate with manager and/or peers as necessary to discuss issues and resolutions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, previous relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience preferred
  • A basic understanding of various types of institutional investors, including but not limited to public pension funds, fund managers, investment managers, Taft-Hartley funds, and sovereign wealth funds required
  • A basic understanding of securities investments (stocks, bonds, options) and securities portfolio statements
  • Must have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and be detail oriented.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed with little to no advance notice.
  • Strong Excel and Word skills
  • Desire and ability to learn and adapt to a wide variety of software (internal) applications
  • Microsoft Office
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