Practice Group Assistant

Polsinelli; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Polsinelli seeks a Practice Group Assistant to join the Health Care Litigation group in the Kansas City office. This role is well-suited for recent graduates or those exploring the paralegal field.

You will support multiple attorneys by managing cases, drafting documents, communicating with clients, and assisting with depositions, trial prep, and discovery. Strong organizational and research skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate and bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Experience as a litigation paralegal is helpful.
• Solid organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple cases and documents from start to trial.
• Draft routine legal documents.
• Communicate with clients and subject matter experts.
• Collect documents from various sources.
• Organize medium and large case document collections.
• Review, analyze, and summarize documents.
• Assist with depositions preparation and exhibits.
• Support trial preparation and during trial, including exhibits and witnesses.
• Docketing and filing with courts; knowledge of court rules.
• Conduct document searches and factual research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Litigation process

Prioritization

Document management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity/CaseMap/Trial Director

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

CaseMap

Trial Director

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli seeks to hire a Practice Group Assistant to work with their Health Care Litigation group in the Kansas City office. This is a great opportunity for recent college graduates or individuals interested in the paralegal profession.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage multiple cases and documents from start to trial
• Draft routine legal documents
• Communicate with clients and subject matter experts
• Collect documents from various sources
• Manage and organize medium and large case document collection and productions
• Review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits
• Assist with trial preparation: Gather pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list), organize exhibits, files, and other supporting documents
• Assist during trial: Manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial
• Strong knowledge of court rules; docketing and filing with courts
• Conduct various document searches and factual research

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong emphasis on being detail-oriented
• Experience in all phases of the litigation process
• Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing, and/or categorizing documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability to changing priorities; flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, court personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to: Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate and bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Experience as a litigation paralegal helpful

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.