Litigation Paralegal

Logan Logan & Watson, L.C.; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to support an active litigation team specializing in medical malpractice lawsuits. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys with records collection, drafting legal documents, and maintaining trial deadlines. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of litigation experience and possess a professional demeanor, collaborating effectively with the team. Compensation is based on experience, and applicants should submit their cover letter, salary requirements, and resume.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of litigation experience in a law firm or similar legal environment.
• Pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with office team and outside co-counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with records collection and discovery.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Communicate with clients, insurers, and witnesses.

Skills

Litigation experience

Professional demeanor

Collaborative work

Job description

Logan Logan & Watson, L.C. provided pay range

This range is provided by Logan Logan & Watson, L.C. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

This is a great opportunity to join an active litigation team and to work on complex medical malpractice lawsuits on behalf of healthcare providers.

The litigation paralegal will assist the firm’s attorneys with all tasks that arise including records collection, discovery, and all aspects of trial preparation.

Specific Tasks Include (But Are Not Limited To):

• Light phone duties and greeting of clients
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and discovery (requests and responses)
• Submitting and following up on requests for medical records, Social Security records, and personnel records
• Composing summaries and chronologies of medical records
• Maintaining records of trial and case deadlines
• Communications with clients, insurers, and witnesses
• Filing documents electronically
• Ensuring effective service of documents (electronic and hard copies)
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) to (5) years of litigation experience in a law firm or similar legal environment is preferred but willing to consider all levels of experience
• Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the office team, as well as with outside co-counsel

Compensation and hours will be commensurate with the experience and skills of the successful candidate.

• For consideration, please submit your cover letter, salary requirements, and resume.