Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Overland Park is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in various litigation processes. This role involves case management, legal research, and trial preparation. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive compensation up to $70K based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, especially in defense or medical injury.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with court procedures and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management and organizing case files.
• Research and analyze legal regulations and documents.
• Prepare legal documents and support trial preparations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Litigation Paralegal - Overland Park, KS
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a respected defense litigation firm in Overland Park, KS to add an experienced Paralegal to their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys while gaining valuable experience in state and federal courts across the Midwest.

Overview

The Paralegal will provide key support to attorneys throughout all stages of the litigation process. This role involves direct client contact, case management, medical record review, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case management from start to finish, including organizing and maintaining case files.
• Conduct legal research and analyze regulations, laws, and legal articles.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, depositions, and other discovery materials.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, attorneys, and outside parties to schedule interviews, depositions, and meetings.
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and case summaries.
• Track deadlines, monitor calendars, and ensure timely filings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience (defense, medical injury, product liability, or wrongful death a plus).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of court procedures and familiarity with case management systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required.

Why This Role?

• Join a highly regarded litigation practice with a collaborative team environment.
• Gain hands-on trial experience while supporting complex, high-stakes cases.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Salary is up to $70K based on experience

*Only qualified candidates will be contacted*

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
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• Legal Services

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