Paralegal

Company:  LHH Recruitment Solutions
Location: Kansas City
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Litigation Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join our client’s dynamic law firm, which specializes in commercial litigation, mass torts, toxic tort litigation, and class actions. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and detail-oriented, with at least 1+ years of recent US law firm experience. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize case files, including electronic and paper documents

  • Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries

  • Draft and review legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence

  • Prepare for depositions, including scheduling, witness preparation, and exhibit organization

  • Assist with trial preparation, including creating deposition summaries, trial binders, and exhibit lists

  • Handle e-filing of documents in state and federal courts

  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and managing correspondence


Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word (including advanced formatting) and Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) is required and will be tested!

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to learn new legal case management software, document storage, and filing systems quickly

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload

  • 1+ years of previous Civil Litigation experience in a US law firm is required

  • Being bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required


Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $52,800 per year

  • Lucrative bonus structure based on firm performance and paid out monthly

  • Employer-paid medical benefits for employees ( )

  • Dental and vision insurance are available at a discounted rate

  • 401K with profit sharing


If moved forward after a virtual pre-screen interview, you must be willing to take the following assessments and provide 3 professional references to be considered for the role:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Following Written Instructions


Note: This position requires an on-site presence in our client’s Kansas City office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. No remote or hybrid work arrangements are available.



Pay Details: $52,800.00 per year

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