IP Litigation Paralegal - Hybrid Role, Large-Scale Trials

Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Shook, Hardy and Bacon is seeking a Paralegal with experience in all phases of litigation in Kansas City. The role covers large document productions, discovery, witness and expert interviews, and drafting pleadings and subpoenas as part of a fast-moving practice group.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and 2+ years of litigation experience, or 6+ years without a degree/certificate. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate; 2+ years of litigation experience, or 6+ years without a degree/certificate.
• Experience across all phases of trial and trial preparation, including large document production, discovery, witness interviews, and drafting pleadings and subpoenas.
• Large-scale multi-party litigation preferred; travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of litigation as a member of the team.
• Manage large document productions and discovery processes.
• Interview witnesses and experts; draft pleadings and subpoenas.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordination; travel as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Document production

Discovery

Witness interview

Pleadings drafting

Subpoenas

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Shook, Hardy and Bacon is seeking a Paralegal with experience in all phases of litigation in Kansas City. The role covers large document productions, discovery, witness and expert interviews, and drafting pleadings and subpoenas as part of a fast-moving practice group.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and 2+ years of litigation experience, or 6+ years without a degree/certificate. Travel is required.