Litigation Paralegal in Overland Park, KS| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Kansas - Overland Park
Refer to Job # ZEGR722126


Litigation Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for preparing and filing key legal documents required for the Litigation process, and monitoring and maintenance of the ongoing Litigation cases. Will be required to use analytical and critical thinking skills when completing work. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions and legal codes. Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, responses, objections, and notices. Prepare, answer, and compile discovery documents. Retrieve, review and analyze documents provided by the client to ensure their accuracy in order to prepare the legal documents. Documents to be reviewed may include detailed client screen prints, loan documents, or account statements. Research for missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed. Edit and revise documents as instructed by Attorney and Client. File legal documents with using the court s required method. Maintain calendar of pending hearing dates, times and locations. Prepare Attorney for hearings and trials, receive hearing and trial results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client. Retrieve, review, and analyze specific dockets and all incoming mail received through the physical mail or through the Court s Electronic Case Filing system. Make Attorneys and/or clients aware of any situation(s) that may require attention. Communicate, negotiate settlements, and otherwise work with opposing counsel on matters requiring to do so. Perform investigations for identification and location of parties, file summonses with court, choose process servers, maintain contact and specific instruction to process servers and private investigators. Subpoena and notify witnesses of trial. Draft witness outlines and lists. Create and compile trial documents, chronology or timeline notebook, trial notebook, and exhibit lists. Record all forms of communication from and to the Client by updating the Firm s internal case-management system, CaseMax. Accurately track and record billable hours into CaseMax. Image and label documents necessary for document preparation to the Firm s image center, PaperWise. The candidate should have High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have Legal experience or an Associate s Degree in Paralegal or related field. Must have intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs. Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM is required. Strong data entry skills needed.
 
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