Litigation Paralegal

DiPasquale Moore • Kansas City, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal will be the main support to the Litigation Attorney. Communication is key in this role and having an eye for detail is necessary as you are the one the Attorney is leaning on to help build each case. The ideal candidate will promote a positive work environment while being committed to the success of the firm’s clients.

Requirements

• Paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification or at least 2-5 years of relevant litigation experience
• Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptionally organized and can efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks daily
• Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs – Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.
• Talented and eager to learn new programs and software
• Well versed in data entry accuracy and highly meticulous

Responsibilities

• Managing high volume personal injury caseloads through the litigation process
• Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings
• Constant and consistent client contact via phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings
• Communicate with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies and lien resolution
• Draft legal documents including written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, etc.
• Maintain client files – reviewing, organization and summarizing all case related documents
• Assist with trial preparation including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, 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 & private process servers

Benefits

• Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) match – up to 4%
• 3 weeks (120) hours of paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Work/Life balance – doing the job you love, with great people and NO long, crazy hours!
• FREE on-site parking garage
• No billable hours required!
• Stability - Become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees