Legal Staff Paralegal in Overland Park, KS

Law Firm

Overland Park, KS

Legal Staff Paralegal in Overland Park, KS

Legal Staff

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Law Firm Seeking Experienced Litigation Paralegal in Overland Park, KS

- Job title: Litigation Paralegal
- Salary: Competitive and based on experience
- Location: Overland Park, KS, US
- Full-time position with benefits, including 401k matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and PTO
- Department: Litigation

H1: Join Our Law Firm as a Litigation Paralegal in Overland Park, KS
H2: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Available for Experienced Candidates

Overview:

- The Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Overland Park, KS.
- This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 401k matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and PTO.
- The Paralegal will assist in monitoring and maintaining ongoing litigation cases, using analytical and critical thinking skills to complete tasks.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as the Paralegal will work closely with Firm members and clients.
- The role will involve case management, document preparation, and legal and factual research.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Case Management:

- Assist Attorney with case management, including communication with opposing parties and clients.
- File legal documents using the court's required method.
- Prepare Attorney for hearings and occasional trials, receive hearing and trial results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client.
- Retrieve, review, and analyze specific dockets and all incoming mail received through physical mail or the Court's Electronic Case Filing system.
- Perform investigations for identification and location of parties, file summonses with court, and maintain contact and specific instruction to process servers and private investigators.

Document Preparation:

- Assist in the preparation of legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, responses, objections, and notices.
- Research for missing information and documents, and request from client if needed.
- Edit and revise documents as instructed by Attorney and Client.

Legal and Factual Research:

- Research and analyze law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and court rules.
- Use critical thinking skills to identify and interpret relevant information.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Legal experience or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs.
- Strong data entry and word processing skills.

Working Conditions:

- This job operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- Ability to work in front of a computer, while drafting documents, responding to emails, managing calendars, and answering phones.
- Occasional lifting of office products, supplies, and files up to 20 pounds.

Physical Requirements:

- The ability to work in an office environment, in front of a computer, while drafting documents, responding to emails, managing calendars, and answering phones.
- Occasional lifting of office products, supplies, and files up to 20 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- SouthLaw, . is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.