Paralegal

Jobtailor; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Overland Park, KS seeks a detailed paralegal to support attorneys with routine duties, document drafting, case management, and trial prep.

You will assist with case preparation, file management, discovery responses, and coordinate with witnesses and experts while tracking billable time and maintaining data integrity.

Ideal candidates hold ABA-certified paralegal certification or a bachelor’s degree; strong MS Office skills and familiarity with medical terminology are a plus.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience accepted.
• Advanced writing and grammar skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine paralegal and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys.
• Assist with legal case preparation and file management.
• Conduct preliminary legal research.
• Draft and compile routine legal documents, discovery responses, affidavits, pleadings, and filings.
• Prepare exhibits and demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinate requests among parties involved in litigation.
• Subpoena records.
• Assist attorneys at trial as needed.
• Capture and record billable time according to policies and procedures.
• Review incoming mail, determine urgency, and handle correspondence and email with attorneys.
• Liaise with experts and witnesses to schedule and coordinate appearances and depositions and retrieve documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court-designated hearings.
• Retain court reporters and interpreters when necessary.
• Maintain attorney calendars, diaries, and tickler dates.
• Review calendars daily and proactively manage upcoming events and filing/service deadlines.
• Input and maintain case information in the case management system and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Paralegal Certification

Legal Document Drafting

Case Management System Proficiency

Legal Research Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certification (ABA-Certified)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF Software

Case Management Software

Job description

• Perform routine paralegal and legal administrative duties for assigned attorneys
• Assist with legal case preparation and file management
• Conduct preliminary legal research
• Draft and compile routine legal documents, discovery responses, affidavits, pleadings, and filings
• Prepare exhibits and demonstrative evidence
• Coordinate requests among parties involved in litigation
• Subpoena records
• Assist attorneys at trial as needed
• Capture and record billable time according to policies and procedures
• Review incoming mail, determine urgency, and handle correspondence and email with attorneys
• Liaise with experts and witnesses to schedule and coordinate appearances and depositions and retrieve documentation
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court-designated hearings
• Retain court reporters and interpreters when necessary
• Maintain attorney calendars, diaries, and tickler dates
• Review calendars daily and proactively manage upcoming events and filing/service deadlines
• Input and maintain case information in the case management system and ensure data integrity
• Assist with projects as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• 1 year experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or Bachelor’s degree; or a Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal or litigation/claim experience
• Insurance related experience
• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF Software
• Advanced interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, attorneys and staff, clients, witnesses, and outside vendors
• Advanced grammar and writing skills
• Basic knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures
• Highly proficient with a case management system and software applications such as Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn proprietary software systems
• Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Basic research and analytical skills
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in legal case preparation, document drafting, and case management while effectively communicating with attorneys, clients, and court personnel. Possesses strong organizational skills to manage schedules, deadlines, and billable time accurately.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Paralegal Certification
• Legal Document Drafting
• Case Management System Proficiency
• Legal Research Skills
• Interpersonal Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Legal Document Preparation
• Case Management
• Legal Research
• Medical Terminology
• Billable Time Tracking
• Discovery Responses
• Pleadings
• Affidavits
• Court Procedures
• Scheduling Depositions

Soft Skills

• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification from ABA-Certified Program

Industry Keywords

• Litigation
• Legal Administration
• Court Personnel
• Insurance
• Legal Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• PDF Software
• Case Management Software