Litigation Support Specialist

Blitt-and-Gaines,-P.c.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a diligent paralegal/legal assistant to support the Attorneys and Legal Department. You will handle administrative and paralegal duties, gain knowledge of court procedures, deadlines, and office workflows within a sophisticated litigation practice.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented firm. You will maintain court call calendars, format and finalize pleadings and correspondence, and help with filing in state and federal

Qualifications

• Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable with a computer.
• High level or proficiency with Word/WordPerfect and Outlook, experienced with Excel
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work as part of a team, or independently

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for Kansas litigation attorneys
• Maintain attorneys court call calendars
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file documents
• File pleadings in state trial courts; communicate with court staff and stay current with rules
• Entering all activities into the system after attorneys return from court
• Ensure accuracy in the system
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys
• Provide support for Kansas attorneys’ monthly billing process

Skills

Word/WordPerfect

Outlook

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team player

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a diligent paralegal/legal assistant to support the Attorneys and Legal Department. You will handle administrative and paralegal duties, gain knowledge of court procedures, deadlines, and office workflows within a sophisticated litigation practice.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, team-oriented firm. You will maintain court call calendars, format and finalize pleadings and correspondence, and help with filing in state and federal