Litigation Paralegal

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Kansas seeks a skilled Paralegal to assist attorneys throughout litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, managing files, and interacting with clients. Ideal candidates will have training in paralegal studies with specific experience in litigation or legal assistance. Applicants should be organized with strong communication skills. This role requires a proactive approach to managing legal processes and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completion of an education program for paralegals approved by the ABA.
• One year of in-house training with a baccalaureate degree.
• Three years of in-house training with an associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and affidavits.
• Research and analyze law sources.
• Organize and update client matter files.
• Manage incoming and outgoing discovery.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft software

PDF software

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of an ABA approved paralegal program

Baccalaureate degree with one year of training

Associate's degree with three years of training

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in all stages of litigation matters. This candidate should feel comfortable conducting research, doing data entry, scheduling, maintaining case files, and completing other ad-hoc requests, as needed.

General Paralegal Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, will and many other documents
• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
• Investigate facts and law related to client matter including public records and social media
• Organize and update client matter file
• Meet with clients, attorneys, and other professionals regarding client matters
• Direct communication with clients, witnesses and court or governmental officials
• E-file in state and federal courts as well as with recorder, Secretary of State, and other government offices
• Determine and track relevant deadlines
• Record time for substantive legal work to be billed to clients
• Routine office duties

Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing discovery including drafting request and responses; document production, indexing and review; requesting records; preparing medical records and billing chronologies
• Assist in depositions, mediations, and trails
• Witness investigation and preparation
• Summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony

Education and Experience

• Completion of an education program for paralegals which has been approved by the ABA or offered by an accredited institution which is in substantial compliance with ABA guidelines for the approval of paralegal programs AND/OR
• Completion of one of the nationally recognized examinations specially designed for paralegals AND/OR
• Completed either of the following:
• A baccalaureate degree in any discipline from an accredited institution and not less than one year of in- house training as a paralegal; OR
• An associate’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution and not less than three years of in-house training as a paralegal

Skills

• Training in legal assistant program preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft and PDF software knowledge and skills
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization of workload skills