Paralegal

Bell Law, LLC

Paralegal

Kansas City, MO
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Do you want to help us relentlessly pursue justice against companies that defraud consumers? Do you want to fight for the perceived underdog? Do you want to make sure good and deserving people have legal experts who can help protect their rights, their finances, and their well-being against deceptive business practices? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we want to hear from you! To apply please email your resume to hiring@belllawkc.com. Only emails with the subject line 'Erin Brockovich' will be reviewed and submitted for consideration. Responsibilities: • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Coordinate law office activity, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses • Prepare discovery and responses to discovery demands • Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines • Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings • Communications via phone, email, and mail with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and others • Miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned in support of the litigation team and the Firm Qualifications: • Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference • Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills and time-management skills • Strong oral and written communication skills • 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program is strongly preferred • ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired • Understanding of litigation processes and high comfort level in dealing with litigation documents (ALS, PLS, or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate is a plus) • Must be highly proficient in MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Working knowledge of legal time entry • High attention to detail and accuracy of work with excellent verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated ability to be motivated, work professionally and confidentially

    • Draft legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits under the guidance of a lawyer • Coordinate law office activity, including drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses • Prepare discovery and responses to discovery demands • Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines • Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings • Communications via phone, email, and mail with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and others • Miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned in support of the litigation team and the Firm