Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Tired of the long commute? Eastern Jackson County law firm seeking a paralegal to provide support for Litigation Partner and Attorneys. This individual will be responsible to ensure accurate and timely production of pleadings; file correspondence and pleadings with courts, preparation of legal documents; prepare and submit time records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings, legal documents, and correspondence
• Submit manual and electronic court documents
• Scan and maintain client documents, both manual and electronic
• Perform legal research
• Maintain attorney calendars including deadlines, meetings and court appearances
• Docket court deadlines
• Prepare new client/matter conflict checks
• Coordinate travel arrangements and meeting preparation
• Preparation of corporate minutes and documents
• Request various records, including medical and employment records
• Areas of law primarily include personal injury, real estate, business and construction disputes.

Abilities and Expectations

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Take initiative to complete tasks
• Strong attention to details
• Highly organized to ensure tasks are accomplished successfully
• Possess strong work ethic with high level of discretion
• Team player with ability to work occasional overtime when needed

Education and Skill Requirements

• 4+ years law firm experience, some litigation preferred
• Experience with e-filing systems
• Paralegal Certificate, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience
• Computer skills: MS Office and Outlook, required; Caret Legal (f/k/a Zola Suite), and Adobe PDF preferred;

Benefits:

Oswald Rew LLC offers competitive salary and benefits, including, but not limited to, health, vision and dental insurance; life and short-term disability insurance through Aflac; 401(K) contribution; paid time off; tuition reimbursement for work-related studies.

Equal Opportunity Employer – m/f/v/d/gi/so

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blue Springs, MO 64014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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