What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP?
About the Company
Martin Pringle is a regional full-service law firm, with offices in Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City. Formed in 1951 with a foundation in products liability and oil and gas law, the firm has grown to over 40 attorneys with expertise in a wide range of litigation and transactional practices. We are proud to represent small businesses and startups, as well as companies in the Fortune 500. Our lawyers are regularly honored by Best Lawyers® and Super Lawyers and our firm enjoys high marks in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings.
About the Role
The Overland Park office of our regional law firm has an immediate opportunity for a litigation paralegal with at least two years of litigation experience. This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and experience. The successful candidate will work on litigation matters which may include commercial disputes, insurance defense, professional negligence defense, products liability, and other civil matters. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, and contracts
- Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
- Investigate facts and law related to client matter including public records and social media
- Direct communication with clients, witnesses and court or governmental officials
- Determine and track relevant deadlines
- Record time for substantive legal work to be billed to clients
- Manage incoming and outgoing discovery including drafting request and responses; document production, indexing and review; requesting records; preparing medical records and billing chronologies
- Prepare deposition/hearing/trial exhibits
- Assist in depositions, mediations, and trials
- Witness investigation and preparation
- Summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
Non-Litigation Responsibilities (on occasion) may include:
- Assist in preparing and finalizing estate planning documents and real estate documents
- Assist in preparing corporate annual reports, resolutions, and minutes
- Obtain due diligence materials, such as corporate certificates of good standing, real estate and title information, securities filings
- Track annual report deadlines and registered agent service
- Handle documents and prepare reports and pleadings for probate and trust administration
- Record real estate documents
Qualifications
At least two years of litigating paralegal experience.
Required Skills
Experience in drafting legal documents and managing litigation processes.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with e-filing systems and legal research tools.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000