Legal Assistant - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant

One of Kansas City's top law firms is looking to add an experienced Legal Assistant to give support to attorneys in multiple practice areas. This position will be responsible for daily case reporting, e-filing, data entry, and expense management.

Prior experience in Civil Litigation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities will include :

• Assist in preparing materials for depositions and hearings.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals in trial preparation.
• Manage attorney calendars, telephone calls, and mail, as well as make travel arrangements.
• Communicate with various courts of law including filing documents, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
• Prepare, edit, and revise business and legal documents from drafts and/or templates.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and other parties in person, over the phone, and in writing.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience.
• Litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Business Litigation and/or Intellectual Property law preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, and CaseNet.
• Outstanding communication - written and verbal - including excellent spelling and grammar.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm, offering great benefits and an opportunity for growth. Interviewing immediately.

Company Description

Synergy Search Group and Staffing Services are committed to excellence in quality recruiting and reliable service to our candidates and the clients we serve. Our candidates enjoy the unique experience of working with seasoned professionals to assist them in determining their career direction and personal growth opportunities. We have a combined over 120 years of recruiting experience in the Kansas City marketplace!

Based on your preferences, we will identify and present you with the positions that accurately reflect your chosen career path, while keeping all of your information strictly confidential. We will discuss opportunities in detail with you, respect your choices and ask your permission to proceed with a client presentation of your background and experience. We will also brief and prepare you for all client meetings. Following the interview, we will provide you with feedback in a timely manner.

Our goal is to assist you in finding that perfect fit based on your skills and experience, so we may present you with the right career opportunity.

Company Description

Synergy Search Group and Staffing Services are committed to excellence in quality recruiting and reliable service to our candidates and the clients we serve. Our candidates enjoy the unique experience of working with seasoned professionals to assist them in determining their career direction and personal growth opportunities. We have a combined over 120 years of recruiting experience in the Kansas City marketplace!\r\n\r\nBased on your preferences, we will identify and present you with the positions that accurately reflect your chosen career path, while keeping all of your information strictly confidential. We will discuss opportunities in detail with you, respect your choices and ask your permission to proceed with a client presentation of your background and experience. We will also brief and prepare you for all client meetings. Following the interview, we will provide you with feedback in a timely manner.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to assist you in finding that perfect fit based on your skills and experience, so we may present you with the right career opportunity.