Legal Staff Other in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Other in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage high volume personal injury caseloads through the litigation process.
- Utilize state and federal online court systems for electronic filings.
- Maintain constant and consistent client contact via phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies, and handle lien resolution.
- Draft legal documents including written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, etc.
- Maintain client files by reviewing, organizing, and summarizing all case-related documents.
- Assist with trial preparation, including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, and preparing witness and exhibit lists.
- Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines.
- Arrange for service of process with sheriffs and private process servers.

Education and Experience Information:
- A paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification is required, or at least 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience.

Salary Information:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:
The Litigation Paralegal will serve as the main support to the Litigation Attorney, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail to assist in building each case. The role demands the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, exceptional organizational skills, and the capacity to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks daily. Candidates should be committed to providing superb, responsive, and compassionate client service. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook is necessary, as well as a willingness to learn new programs and software. A strong emphasis is placed on data entry accuracy and meticulousness.

Employee Perks:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- 401(k) match up to 4%.
- 3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (PTO).
- Paid Holidays.
- Work/Life balance with no long, crazy hours.
- Free on-site parking garage.
- Stability as part of an energetic team in a growing law firm.

The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.