Paralegal - Civil Trials Section

agomo; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Attorney General's Office, Civil Trials Section in Kansas City, seeks a paralegal to support litigation in state and federal courts. Responsibilities include investigating and preparing cases for jury trials, handling discovery issues, motions preparation, and trial participation in a busy office.

Candidates must have a paralegal degree or equivalent and demonstrate strong telephone, organizational, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or equivalent is required.
• Good telephone, organizational, and computer skills are essential.
• Experience supporting litigation in state and federal court is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare cases for jury trials with attorney support.
• Coordinate discovery issues and assist with motions preparation.
• Provide trial support in a busy office including client contact.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Telephone skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Paralegal degree or equivalent

Job description

Paralegal
Civil Trials Section ~ Kansas City

The Office of the Missouri Attorney General (Kansas City location) has an opening for a paralegal in its Civil Trials Section. If you want to work closely with excellent attorneys on a variety of cases in both state and federal court and want to provide litigation support in court, Duties include investigating and preparing cases for jury trials, including client contact, discovery issues, motions preparation, and trial participation in a busy office. The qualified applicant must have a paralegal degree or equivalent as well as good telephone, organizational, and computer skills. Salary range is $50,000 to $57,000. This position is open until filled. www.ago.mo.gov EOE.