Job Opportunity: Experienced Litigation Paralegal (May 26, 2023)
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Overland Park law firm seeking an experienced litigation paralegal.  Candidate will be working with attorneys on all phases of federal and administrative litigation: including drafting pleadings (including Petitions, Answers, Affidavits, etc.) filing pleadings, preparing discovery responses, preparing document productions, preparing exhibits for depositions, hearings, motions, and more.  Candidate must be highly organized, have a strong attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills.  This position requires very strong computer skills (Word, Outlook, E-Filing, tables of contents/authorities, Adobe, and Excel).  Litigation support experience as well as docketing and tracking all dates is required and experience with file maintenance software (FileSite) and Lexis Nexis is preferred.  Please send resume and salary requirements to Valerie Wright at vwright@hoveywilliams.com .  Salary requirements must be included with your resume.
Job Opportunity: FULL TIME CIVIL LITIGATION PARALEGAL (business & construction) (May 27, 2023)
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Growing faith-based law firm in south Overland Park seeking energetic and team-oriented civil litigation paralegal to serve the firm’s clients by working primarily with the business and construction litigation team. The firm serves clients in civil litigation (including plaintiff personal injury & wrongful death, and business litigation), business/corporate transactional law, construction litigation, and estate/trust litigation. The firm also offers mediation and arbitration services. The firm was founded on the principles of stewardship and service to others, and maintains core values of integrity, excellence, and unity. If you want to be a highly valued part of a growing and fast paced law firm, work with a great team serving others with excellence, and do more than just show up to a job every day, keep reading.

The Person We Want to Hire:
· Has a passion for helping people in need, and will do so with empathy and a smile.
· Pursues excellence, especially when nobody is watching.
· Is a proactive self-starter who embraces delegated responsibilities and requires minimal supervision.
· Is committed to the success of the firm’s clients, and to advancing the firm’s mission & purposes.
· Embraces and actively seeks to exemplify the firm’s core values.
· Promotes a team atmosphere and positive work environment by helping others and asking for help.
· Values and models discretion, confidentiality, and loyalty.
· Is very organized and detail oriented, and keeps a tight schedule to timely meeting deadlines.
· Presents a neat and professional appearance.
· Is reliable with a strong work ethic and proven dependability.
· Takes responsibility for his/her work and for his/her impact on his/her teammates.
· Uses the phrase “How can I help?” and promises to avoid the phrase “That’s not my job.”
· Enjoys interacting positively with varied personalities in person, by video, and by phone.
· Is coachable and enjoys learning new software, skills, and procedures.
· Thrives in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Position Requirements:
· At least 5-8 years paralegal experience in civil litigation or closely-related practice areas.
· Very organized and detail-oriented, with excellent time management and proofreading skills.
· Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
· Confidence in ability, and desire, to quickly learn, and work independently with, new software programs and new technologies.
· Ability to work independently (after training) and meet expected deadlines in fast paced environment.
· E-filing experience with the varying court systems (JIMS, Case.net, eFlex, CM/ECF/Pacer, etc.).

Physical and Other Requirements:
· Lift and/or carry 30lbs.
· Stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.
· Valid US Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation for commuting and for work related travel (minimal).

Not Required but Very Beneficial:
· Proficiency with MacOS (10.1 or newer) operating system(s) and programs, including Mail and Numbers.
· Prior experience with Tabs billing/timekeeping system.
· Prior experience with Dropbox Pro, or similar web based secure file-sharing programs.
· Familiarity with Westlaw legal research.
· Experience supporting attorney(s) at hearings or trials, including document/exhibit management.
· Paralegal Certificate.

Primary Responsibilities:
· Work closely as a team with other paralegals and staff to provide excellent client service.
· Work closely with partner attorney (and any associates) to proactively handle all phases of litigation including initiation, response, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
· Proactively coordinate and monitor partner attorney’s weekly and daily calendar and deadlines, and work with partner attorney to ensure timely compliance with all case or client deadlines.
· Coordinate with partner attorney regarding proactive oversight and tracking of entire case status and progress on all assigned matters, including both litigation and non-litigation matters.
· Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other written submissions for attorney approval, as assigned.
· Coordinate, oversee and handle electronic filing and service of process, as needed.
· Proactively monitor and update monthly file review and status notes on all active cases.
· Work with clients and partner attorney to coordinate and/or handle document collection, organization, and summaries for all partner attorney’s cases.
· Work with clients and partner attorney to coordinate and/or handle organization and accessibility of all case documents for all partner attorneys’ cases.
· Prepare deposition summaries, as needed and assigned.
· Coordinate and/or handle preparation of documents and exhibits for all purposes, in both litigation cases and non-litigation matters, including preparation of notebooks and exhibits as necessary for hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
· Appear with partner attorney at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, as assigned, to handle coordination, availability, and electronic presentation of all documents and exhibits.
· Assist attorneys with Pro Bono case work under firm’s Pro Bono Initiative, as assigned.
· Periodically review and update case management policies & procedures with managing attorneys.
· Coverage of legal assistant, office assistant, and/or other paralegal duties during absences, or otherwise whenever workloads require.
· Anything else as needed or assigned to provide great client service and representation.

Hours, & Benefits:
· This is a non-exempt position. Work week is based on 37.5 hours. Hours worked over 40 are rare, but when needed are paid at one-and-one-half times hourly rate.
· Employer paid (85%) medical insurance (employee only).
· Employer paid (100%) dental and vision insurance (employee only).
· 401K with employer contribution.
· Paid holidays (as determined by the firm).
· PTO for vacation, sick and personal time off.
· VTO (Volunteer Time Off for individual community service – guidelines apply).
· Employer paid continuing legal education (annual maximum applies).
· Membership dues for membership in qualified paralegal organization(s).
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Compensation:
Commensurate with job description and experience. More information on compensation and benefits will be provided during the interview process. MSB Law is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY:
Submit (1) resume, (2) letter describing why the applicant chose paralegal as their profession and why the applicant desires to work at this firm, (3) list of at least three professional references, and (4) desired compensation, to employment@msblawkc.com. If selected for further consideration, applicants may be required to complete research or writing assignment(s), DISC and/or Culture Index (or other similar) assessment, background check, and driving history check.
All offers of employment are contingent on firm approval of background and driving history checks, and on applicant agreement to and signature of Employee Commitment.
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