Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Law Firm

Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Kansas City, MO

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Legal Support & Document Management: The litigation legal assistant is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents. They must manage case files, both digital and hard copies, and ensure proper filing through legal systems such as Casenet and PACER.
- Scheduling & Coordination: This role involves coordinating hearings, depositions, and mediations with opposing counsel and third parties. The assistant must maintain and update the Google Calendar with deadlines, reminders, and follow-ups to ensure no important dates are missed.
- Communication & Client Interaction: The assistant will monitor emails for case updates, communicate clearly with clients and legal teams, and relay accurate information to attorneys to facilitate smooth case management.
- Research & Compliance: Conducting legal and background research is a key responsibility, along with ensuring adherence to state and federal legal requirements to maintain compliance.
- Administrative & Miscellaneous Tasks: The role includes processing checks, saving and distributing new filings, recording client information, and supporting additional administrative tasks as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- The candidate should have 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment.
- Experience in E-Filing is considered a plus.
- The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in time management.
- Legal document preparation skills and the ability to edit for grammar and format are essential.
- The candidate should also demonstrate confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.

Salary Information:
- The compensation for this position ranges from $23 to $24 per hour.

The litigation legal assistant position is full-time and offers benefits such as employer-paid health insurance, vacation pay, sick leave, profit sharing, dental, life, medical, paid time off, retirement, and vision. The position is ideal for a proactive multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can handle shifting priorities, and maintains organization and efficiency under pressure. Attention to detail is crucial due to the sensitive nature of the information managed in this role.