Paralegal

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Kansas City 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 court contact & medical record review and analysis. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

As a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

• Medical Record Review: You will review and summarize medical records, and create chronologies of medical records.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibits, 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:

• One to three plus years of experience in personal injury or medical malpractice
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge of filing with state and federal courts
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• 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 complete and submit billable work
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels

Education and Qualifications:

• One to three years of prior legal experience required
• Experience in personal injury defense (preferred)
• Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

About Us:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• 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