Experienced Paralegal (5+ Years)

- Murphy Law -; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Law, located in Overland Park, Kansas, seeks an experienced paralegal to support business law and civil litigation matters. The role involves managing calendars, preparing documents, handling discovery, and maintaining case management while communicating with clients and courts.

Candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least three years of paralegal or legal assistant experience; some remote work may be possible, and compensation is based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum three years as legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience in business law and civil litigation.
• Strong calendar management and document preparation skills.
• Excellent communication with clients, counsel, courts and agencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to occasionally work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, hearings and trials.
• Prepare legal documents and discovery materials.
• Organize case files and case management tasks.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Draft communications and legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Assist with electronic filings and document submissions.
• Perform legal research and investigations as needed.
• Support smooth operation of the office.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our team. Murphy Law is a law firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, and our practice is focused upon business law and business litigation. We represent clients throughout the United States and internationally. Our work environment is generally business casual but always professional.

This position requires experience in business law and civil litigation. This individual will be responsible for providing legal and administrative support to our team, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings and trials, preparing legal documents, working with discovery productions and organizations, and providing case management. This individual will frequently communicate directly with the clients, counsel representing other parties, courts and governmental agencies.

We are looking for person desiring a long-term position - persons with a history of changing jobs frequently will not be considered.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Ability to use your judgment and initiative to accomplish tasks
• Good communication skills with clients and others
• Close attention to detail
• Possess strong organizational, analytical, and clerical skills
• Computer skills, specifically including Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of basic business laws, such as for entity formation
• Experience with civil litigation, including handling of discovery productions in both hard and electronic formats
• Electronic submission of business documents and court filings
• Conduct legal and social research and otherwise investigate matters
• Draft communications and various legal documents under supervision of attorney
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed to assist in smooth operation of the office

Job Type and Requirements:

• Compensation is based on skills and experience, and competitive with compensation paid by large Kansas City Metropolitan Area law firms
• Some evenings and weekends may be required, but are not frequent
• Potential to occasionally work remotely
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is preferred, with minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a legal assistant or paralegal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000 to $80,000 per year depending on experience and expertise

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week