Paralegal

Shook, Hardy and Bacon; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shook, Hardy and Bacon, a prominent Kansas City law firm, seeks an experienced Paralegal to support a growing litigation practice. The role covers all phases of litigation, including large document production, discovery, witness and expert interviews, drafting pleadings, and subpoenas for records.

Travel is required as cases move through state and federal courts. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate with two+ years of litigation experience, or a longer track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and two plus years of litigation experience or no degree/certificate and six plus years of experience.
• Experience in all phases of trial and trial preparation including large-scale document production, discovery, interviewing of witnesses and experts, drafting pleadings and subpoenaing records preferred. Large-scale multi-party litigation is a plus. Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from start to finish.
• Manage large document productions and discovery responses.
• Interview witnesses and experts for pleadings and trials.
• Draft pleadings and subpoenas for records.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordination.

Skills

Litigation experience

Large document production

Discovery

Witness/interviewing experts

Pleading drafting

Subpoenaing records

Trial preparation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

SHB's litigation practice is growing! We are seeking a Paralegal with experience in all phases of litigation including experience with large document production, discovery, interviewing of witnesses and experts, drafting pleadings and subpoenaing records to become a member of this winning practice group and join one of the fastest moving areas of the law. SHB offers a challenging, rewarding and fun atmosphere. One that grows its employees and offers the opportunity to work in diverse areas of the law.

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate and two plus years of litigation experience or no degree/certificate and six plus years of experience. Experience in all phases of trial and trial preparation including experience with large document production, discovery, interviewing of witnesses and experts, drafting pleadings and subpoenaing records required. Large-scale multi-party litigation preferred. Travel required.