Litigation Paralegal

Dipasquale Moore - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal at DiPasquale Moore will provide essential support to the Litigation Attorney, managing a high volume of personal injury cases through the litigation process. This role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, as the paralegal will be responsible for drafting legal documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with trial preparation. The ideal candidate will contribute to a positive work environment and be dedicated to the success of the firm's clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing high volume personal injury caseloads through the litigation process
• Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings
• Constant and consistent client contact via phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings
• Communicate with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies and lien resolution
• Draft legal documents including written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, etc.
• Maintain client files - reviewing, organization and summarizing all case related documents
• Assist with trial preparation including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, witness, and exhibit lists
• Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines
• Arrange for service of process with sheriffs & private process servers

Requirements

• Paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification
• 2-5 years of relevant litigation experience

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs - Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.
• Talented and eager to learn new programs and software
• Well versed in data entry accuracy and highly meticulous

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) match - up to 4%
• 3 weeks (120) hours of paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Work/Life balance
• FREE on-site parking garage
• No billable hours required
• Stability in a growing law firm