Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $24.04 - $36.06 per hour

Job description:

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our clients Overland Park, KS office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience (medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, or wrongful death preferred).

Note: Our client is open to both full-time and contract paralegals, with strong potential for a contract role to convert to a permanent position. Hours are 8-5 or 9-6 with an hour lunch.

About Our Client
Our client is a respected law firm with a strong reputation for handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality legal services while maintaining a collaborative, fast-paced, and professional environment.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling litigation defense matters
• Manage case files from start to finish, including organization, deadlines, and billing
• Review and analyze medical records and other evidence
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries of regulations, case law, and depositions
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and witness coordination
• Maintain direct communication with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks such as calendaring and document filing

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience required (medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death)
• Bachelors degree required; paralegal certificate a plus
• Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and case management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Direct exposure to civil litigation defense and trial work alongside experienced attorneys
• Potential for contract roles to convert into permanent employment
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, PTO, wellness programs, and more)
• Join a firm with a proven record of success and supportive, team-oriented culture

JPC-412

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Note, these requirements are in conjunction with the job description but supersede what is written in the ad: HS diploma/equiv. Must have 2+yrs civil litigation defense exp.(preferred in medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death). Relocation - No

**Open to either contract or full time role with strong potential for temp-to-permanent role**. (Indeed screener question on this).

More Info About Role: This person is the lawyer’s right-hand in lawsuits. They help with everything from organizing case files, reviewing medical records, and talking to clients, to preparing evidence for court. The firm mainly defends people and companies in cases like medical malpractice, personal injury, or product liability. The key here is civil litigation defense experience — if they don’t have at least 2 years of it, they won’t be a fit.

• Submissions Name / Em: Natalia / Margot: [email protected];[email protected]

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Name - Litigation Paralegal - Evans & Dixon - JPC-412 - Source

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• Client job title: Litigation Paralegal

• Location: Overland Park, KS

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Paralegal, Litigation Paralegal, Legal Assistant

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No