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DM Injury Law · 1 week ago

Big Case Paralegal - Personal Injury

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

DM Injury Law is a premier personal injury law firm headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The Complex Personal Injury Paralegal will be the main support to their attorney, managing a high value caseload and assisting with trial preparation while promoting a positive work environment.

ConsultingLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Manage around 45-50 high value, complex personal injury caseload from the beginning to end

Maintain client files – reviewing, organization and summarizing all case related documents

Draft and submit letters of representation for various Insurance types

Draft legal documents including written discovery, expert designations, motions, notices, etc

Utilization of state and federal online court systems for electronic filings

Constant and consistent client contact via phone calls, emails, and scheduled office meetings

Communicate with opposing counsel, court clerks, insurance companies and lien resolution

Assist with trial preparation including drafting jury instructions, deposition designations, witness, and exhibit lists

Update and maintain calendars of hearings, depositions, mediations, and scheduling orders/case management deadlines

Arrange for service of process with sheriffs & private process servers

Qualification

Personal injury paralegal experienceLitigation experienceLegal document draftingElectronic filing systemsClient communication skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTime management