Litigation Paralegal

Cooling & Herbers, P.C.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(K)

Paid time off

Paid parking

Job summary

Cooling & Herbers, P.C. seeks a litigation paralegal to support aviation attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include filing, timekeeping, document management, research, calendars, conflict checks, and billing support.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification, 2+ years in a law firm with litigation, and strong MS Office/Outlook skills with rapid typing. This is an on-site, full-time role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Reliable, with a high level of discretion and strong work ethic.
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential.
• Team player with ability to work occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Electronic filing of court documents.
• Enter daily attorney timekeeping.
• Scan and maintain physical and electronic client documents.
• Perform legal research.
• Maintain attorney calendars.
• Prepare new client/matter conflict checks and expense reports.
• Assist with billing and submit and appeal e-billing.
• Answer phones and provide front desk coverage.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting preparation.

Job description

Advance your career in aviation law with Cooling & Herbers. We are seeking a litigation paralegal to support our aviation attorneys in a fast-paced, collaborative, and friendly environment. The role includes preparing and electronically filing legal documents, conducting legal research, maintaining accurate time records, and assisting with billing and e-billing. Join a talented legal team that values precision, initiative, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Electronic filing of court documents
• Enter daily attorney timekeeping
• Scan and maintain physical and electronic client documents
• Perform legal research
• Maintain attorney calendars
• Prepare new client/matter conflict checks and expense reports
• Assist with billing and submit and appeal e-billing
• Answer phones and provide front desk coverage
• Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting preparation

Abilities and Expectations

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to details and demonstrated initiative
• Possess strong work ethic with high level of discretion
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential
• Team player with ability to work occasional overtime
• Non-exempt, full-time on-site, hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Education and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred or Paralegal Certification
• 2+ years law firm experience with litigation
• Computer skills: MS Office and Outlook, required; Tabs Timekeeping, e-billing, NetDocs, Kofax PDF, Litera Compare preferred; 65 wpm typing speed

Employer offers competitive salary and benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; life and AD&D insurance; 401(K); paid time off; paid parking.

• competitive salary
• health, vision and dental insurance
• life and AD&D insurance
• 401(K)
• paid time off
• paid parking

Equal Opportunity Employer

For firm information visit www.coolinglaw.com