Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 annually

Location: Kansas City, KS

Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of personal injury litigation experience and be comfortable managing a high-volume caseload from filing through trial preparation. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of personal injury litigation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, court filings, and hearing schedules.
• Organize and maintain client files, medical records, and case documentation.
• Coordinate discovery, including gathering records, reviewing documents, and tracking responses.
• Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, independent medical examinations, and attorney-client meetings.
• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with case evaluations.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and trial notebooks.
• Monitor case progress and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.

Qualifications
Required

• 2-3 years of experience as a personal injury litigation paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience handling discovery, medical records, and litigation case management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Trial preparation experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and personal injury case documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan (if applicable)
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Job Reference: JN -082026-428787