Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

3-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Big Case Paralegal - Personal Injury

Job Responsibilities:
The role of a Complex Personal Injury Paralegal involves being the primary support to an attorney, working with a team of attorneys from the start to the finish of a case. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of 45-50 high-value, complex personal injury cases from beginning to end. This involves maintaining client files, which includes reviewing, organizing, and summarizing all case-related documents. The paralegal will draft and submit letters of representation for various insurance types, as well as draft legal documents such as written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, and more. The role requires the use of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings. The paralegal will maintain constant and consistent client contact through phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings. Communication with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies, and lien resolution is also a significant part of the job. The paralegal will assist with trial preparation, including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, witness and exhibit lists, and updating and maintaining calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines. Additionally, the role involves arranging for service of process with sheriffs and private process servers.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires at least three years of personal injury paralegal experience, with one or more years of litigation experience being preferred. The ideal candidate should be capable of excelling in a fast-paced environment, exceptionally organized, and able to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks daily. A commitment to providing superb, responsive, and compassionate client service is essential. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook, is required. The candidate should be talented and eager to learn new programs and software, well-versed in data entry accuracy, and highly meticulous.

Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience, along with an annual bonus opportunity.

Employee Perks:
The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance. A 401(k) match of up to 4% is available. Employees receive three weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. The law firm promotes work/life balance by ensuring that employees can do the job they love with great people and without long, crazy hours. Employees also benefit from free on-site parking in a garage. The position offers stability as an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm.