Paralegal – Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | Lewis Brisbois

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, located in Kansas City, MO. As a Paralegal, you will be a key contributor to the firm’s litigation practice, providing essential support to a team of attorneys. This position is vital for ensuring the efficient flow of legal documentation, case preparation, and overall operational success within the firm. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Kansas City, MO

• Mission: To provide essential litigation support by managing critical documentation, compiling necessary information for legal proceedings, and assisting with trial preparation for firm attorneys.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Support: Work directly with a minimum of four attorneys to facilitate their legal practice and case responsibilities.
• Document Management: Review, create, and organize legal documents to maintain accurate and accessible case files.
• Information Compilation: Gather and synthesize necessary data for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, and depositions.
• Case Preparation: Assist in comprehensive trial preparation, ensuring all materials and information are ready for court proceedings.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Manage calendaring for attorneys, maintaining accurate schedules and deadlines for various legal activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is a requirement, though a certificate may be specifically mandated based on regional, state, or client-specific requirements. This role requires an experienced professional with established litigation domain knowledge.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of prior litigation work experience.
• Skills: Strong Excel proficiency, robust organizational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, efficiently prioritize multiple responsibilities, and adapt to flexible or fluctuating work hours is valuable. This position also has an annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.