Senior Trial Paralegal – Complex Litigation Expert

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, a litigation defense firm, seeks a highly motivated Trial Paralegal for the Kansas City office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of litigation experience, demonstrates confidentiality, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include managing complex cases, assisting with investigations, discovery, and trial preparation, and collaborating with attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience.
• Uphold firm and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases throughout the litigation process.
• Assist with fact and witness investigations, including background checks.
• Assist with propounding and responding to discovery, including document production.
• Review and summarize medical records, medical bills, police records, deposition transcripts, and other documents and client files.
• Review and analyze large files to prepare key events and chronologies for case assessment.
• Assist in juror research.
• Assist with deposition, court hearing, mediation, and arbitration preparation.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Learn and utilize firm technology effectively.

Skills

Litigation experience

Paralegal skills

Job description

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, a litigation defense firm, seeks a highly motivated Trial Paralegal for the Kansas City office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of litigation experience, demonstrates confidentiality, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include managing complex cases, assisting with investigations, discovery, and trial preparation, and collaborating with attorneys and staff.