Paralegal at Robert Half

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs a Paralegal, you will participate in all phases of the litigation process from the initiation of a case, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. • Legal Research: You will conduct unique legal research, investigate regulations, legal articles and laws. • Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel and maintain all records for each case. • Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions. • Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions. • Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney’s deadlines and calendars. • Billable Work: Manage, complete, and submit billable work. Manage the entering of billable hours for attorneys. • Medical Record Management: requesting, organizing and maintaining medical and billing records • Deposition preparation: preparing for witness and expert depositions including research and exhibit preparation • E-filing: in Missouri, Kansas and Federal courts What we’re looking for: • Two to five plus years of prior legal experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death • Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents • Knowledge of court procedures • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment • Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities • Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation • Ability to work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels Education and Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Bachelor’s Degree • Two to five years of prior legal experience required • Experience in litigation, medical injury, product liability, and (or) wrongful death The pay range for this position is $33 to $39. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.Discovery, Civil Litigation, Trial Preparation, Case Management Software, Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Wrongful Death Claims, e-Filing