Full Time Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

(Kansas City, Full-time, Hybrid)

Fisher Phillips, a premier international labor and employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. In this essential role, you will help ensure the smooth operation of our services, directly supporting our attorneys in delivering exceptional client service and upholding our commitment to excellence.

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality billable work for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our Paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load. Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more recorded billable hours during the performance year. The performance year begins October 1 and ends September 30.

The Paralegal performs, under the direction and supervision of an attorney, substantive legal support work which, for the most part, requires a sufficient knowledge of legal concepts such that, absent the Paralegal, the work would be performed by an Attorney. The Paralegal does not render legal advice to a client, ever.

The Paralegal uses expertise and knowledge of the legal system and substantive and procedural law to perform the substantive legal support work under the supervision of an attorney; the paralegal must confer with and follow the direction of an attorney on any legal decision.

Demonstrated effectiveness at obtaining and managing client documents, including electronic data, and determining potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.

Regularly conducts litigation, criminal, and civil background checks and obtains properly authenticated records as needed.

Effectively and regularly drafts for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, answers, initial disclosures, various motions and orders, scheduling orders, protective orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and our responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc.

Consistently and accurately identifies and prepares all documents for production including Bates labeling and redacting for privileged and confidential information.

Conducts online research and able to utilize the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively.

Willing and capable to help others when needed.

Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other office tools, including document review software, eDiscovery technology, and document management system. Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience required.

Labor and employment litigation experience required.

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.

At Fisher Phillips, we recognize that exceptional talent is the foundation of our success, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to both our internal and external clients. Our leadership is committed to fostering your professional growth and providing opportunities to challenge yourself in meaningful ways.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with profit sharing, generous paid time off, and holidays.

Fisher Phillips is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other protected status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

Relocation costs are not covered. No phone inquiries, please.

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