Paralegal
Evans & Dixon, LLC, Overland Park, KS, United States
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Overland Park office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide legal support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor timelines and billing. There is frequent client contact & medical record review and analysis. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including administrative and paralegal tasks. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.
What You'll Do
Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and maintain all records for each case.
Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.
What We're Looking For
Two to five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death
Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
Knowledge of court procedures
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team‑oriented environment
Must be well organized, detail‑orientated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing work priorities
Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation
Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels
Education And Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree
Two to five years of prior legal experience required
Experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Pet Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
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What You'll Do
Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws.
Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and maintain all records for each case.
Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.
What We're Looking For
Two to five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death
Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
Knowledge of court procedures
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team‑oriented environment
Must be well organized, detail‑orientated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing work priorities
Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation
Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels
Education And Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree
Two to five years of prior legal experience required
Experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Pet Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
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