Legal Assistant/paralegal in Overland Park, KS| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Legal Assistant/paralegal

Location : Kansas - Overland Park
Refer to Job # TDLT753636


Legal Assistant/Paralegal Duties: Investigate the facts of a case. Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles. Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials. Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages. Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court. Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts. File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel. Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions. Candidate with 2-4 years of fast paced litigation experience will enjoy this position, knowledge and/ or experience in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death that is a plus. Must have historically had strong work ethic, superior ability to multi-task, enjoy a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting, also have a keen sense of organization, ability to understand and maintain complex litigation and files, work with clients, experts, other counsel and courts in a creative and diplomatic fashion. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest, and participate in all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case, to fact gathering, discovery, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. Medical malpractice experience preferred. Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and general proficiency and ability to learn various software applications. Deadline: 29-Dec-2019 (CST)
 
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