Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Evans & Dixon
Overland Park, KS 66210
About the Job
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to our expanding fast paced Johnson County office. The candidate will be responsible for gathering, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys and other legal counsels. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting. Candidates must also have the capability to manage perplexing litigation files, work well with clients, other counsels and courts in a creative and diplomatic fashion. This is a great spot for an ambitious person who wants to learn a lot and truly enjoys working in litigation.
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. If you like litigation and a fast paced position please apply!
Job Requirements
Prepare and review confidentiality agreements with attorney supervision.
Providing administrative, litigation, and ongoing research support to attorneys along with investigating facts on each of those cases assigned to the attorney(s).
Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts and agreements.
Research legal issues, regulations, legal articles, and relevant supporting laws by using online and offline sources.
Conduct legal research and draft and drafting as requested.
File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel.
Summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions to aid attorney before and during trial.
Obtain affidavits and other formal legal documents
Complete investigations such as calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
Maintain all records for each case.
Review trial transcriptions
Perform special tasks as needed, which may include but are not limited to, learning new computer applications, such as litigation management software and databases.
Draft correspondence and legal documents
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
Skills/Experience
Minimum of 2-4 years of Malpractice Defense experience from a law firm and must know how to manage cases form inception through trial
Be able to keep a Medical recording tracking log and crucial organization skills are a must
Experience in product liability and (or) wrongful death is a plus
Be able to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates
Must understand and maintain complex litigation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel and general proficiency and ability to learn various software applications.
Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing
Experience and technical expertise within Relativity (or other eDiscovery tools)
The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 50,000.00 Per Year
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. If you like litigation and a fast paced position please apply!
Job Requirements
Prepare and review confidentiality agreements with attorney supervision.
Providing administrative, litigation, and ongoing research support to attorneys along with investigating facts on each of those cases assigned to the attorney(s).
Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts and agreements.
Research legal issues, regulations, legal articles, and relevant supporting laws by using online and offline sources.
Conduct legal research and draft and drafting as requested.
File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel.
Summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions to aid attorney before and during trial.
Obtain affidavits and other formal legal documents
Complete investigations such as calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
Maintain all records for each case.
Review trial transcriptions
Perform special tasks as needed, which may include but are not limited to, learning new computer applications, such as litigation management software and databases.
Draft correspondence and legal documents
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
Skills/Experience
Minimum of 2-4 years of Malpractice Defense experience from a law firm and must know how to manage cases form inception through trial
Be able to keep a Medical recording tracking log and crucial organization skills are a must
Experience in product liability and (or) wrongful death is a plus
Be able to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts including outside attorneys, senior management, and business associates
Must understand and maintain complex litigation
Knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel and general proficiency and ability to learn various software applications.
Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing
Experience and technical expertise within Relativity (or other eDiscovery tools)
The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 50,000.00 Per Year
Source : Evans & Dixon