What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at The Goss Law Firm. P.C.?
The Litigation Paralegal will be the main support to the Litigation Attorneys. Candidates must have experience working on complex legal matters and managing large document production. Additionally, the candidate must have specific experience handling filings in both state and federal courts, maintaining client files, preparing medical chronologies, summarizing depositions, and providing administrative support as needed. Communication is key in this role and having an eye for detail is necessary as you are the one the Attorney is leaning on to help build each case. The ideal candidate will promote a positive work environment while being committed to the success of the firm’s clients.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to clients daily
- 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
- Draft and submit letters of representation for various Insurance types
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies and lien resolution
- 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
- Answering overflow telephone calls
Our Ideal Candidate is:
- Able to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptionally organized and can efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks daily
- Committed to providing superb responsive and compassionate client service
- 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
- Ability to work with others and in a team environment
Employee Perks:
- Benefits package – Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Work/Life balance
- Stability - Become an integral member of an energetic team in a growing law firm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,271.79 - $55,725.17 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64111 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,272 - $55,725