Paralegal

Evans & Dixon LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-腑

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our fast-paced office. You will handle and maintain cases from start to finish, support attorneys, organize case files, manage caseloads and monitor timelines and billing.

Join a team that values litigation experience in state and federal courts in the Midwest and offers real-world opportunities to grow your legal career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of prior legal experience in litigation/insurance defense.
• Must be able to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the litigation process from initiation to post-trial findings and appeals.
• Conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
• File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Prepare arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements for hearings and trials; summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring deadlines and calendars.

Skills

Legal Research

Record Keeping

Trial Preparation

Client Coordination

MS Word

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Omaha, NE office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide legal support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor timelines and billing. There is frequent client contact & medical record review and analysis.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

As a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

• Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

What we're looking for:

• Five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation/insurance defense
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge of court procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of prior legal experience required
• Experience in litigation and insurance defense

About Us:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays