Litigation Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY Kutak Rock LLP seeks a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Litigation Paralegal in its Springfield, MO office. Candidates should have excellent educational qualifications, attention to detail, strong writing skills, and legal technical knowledge. This position is in office. Normal business hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, with some flexibility specific to the Department and related work loads. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform legal and nonlegal research Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence Assist with case management, strategy, and progression Assist attorneys with deposition preparation including preparing witness question outlines and compiling the necessary exhibits to be offered during the deposition Assist with all aspects of the discovery phase including preparing discovery requests and discovery objections and responses, issuing all types of subpoenas, and coordinating depositions Assist in the gathering, review, and production of documents during the discovery phase of litigation Prepare for and attend client meetings, document productions, depositions, hearings, and trials Prepare summaries of depositions, documents, and medical records Assist in trial preparation by preparing trial and exhibit notebooks, preparing direct and cross examinations, coordinating the necessary travel arrangements and various resource needs for trial Assist at trial by outlining testimony, organizing exhibits, and preparing witnesses Handle routine correspondence and maintain telephone contact with client QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities Ability to organize large quantities of information Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments Ability to thrive on the challenges of fast-paced environment Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised Strong attention to detail Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and PowerPoint QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an accredited paralegal/legal assistant program required Minimum of 5 or more years of related litigation experience at a law firm or a corporate law department Preference given to those with a Bachelor’s degree Position Information Position Status: Non-Exempt Workplace Type: On-site Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Paid time off accrued each month. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee referral program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Transit/Parking Benefits. Some of the foregoing benefits are for full time employees and include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. About the Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people. JOB SUMMARY Kutak Rock LLP seeks a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Litigation Paralegal in its Springfield, MO office. Candidates should have excellent educational qualifications, attention to detail, strong writing skills, and legal technical knowledge. This position is in office. Normal business hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, with some flexibility specific to the Department and related work loads. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform legal and nonlegal research Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence Assist with case management, strategy, and progression Assist attorneys with deposition preparation including preparing witness question outlines and compiling the necessary exhibits to be offered during the deposition Assist with all aspects of the discovery phase including preparing discovery requests and discovery objections and responses, issuing all types of subpoenas, and coordinating depositions Assist in the gathering, review, and production of documents during the discovery phase of litigation Prepare for and attend client meetings, document productions, depositions, hearings, and trials Prepare summaries of depositions, documents, and medical records Assist in trial preparation by preparing trial and exhibit notebooks, preparing direct and cross examinations, coordinating the necessary travel arrangements and various resource needs for trial Assist at trial by outlining testimony, organizing exhibits, and preparing witnesses Handle routine correspondence and maintain telephone contact with client QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities Ability to organize large quantities of information Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments Ability to thrive on the challenges of fast-paced environment Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised Strong attention to detail Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretion Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and PowerPoint QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience High school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of an accredited paralegal/legal assistant program required Minimum of 5 or more years of related litigation experience at a law firm or a corporate law department Preference given to those with a Bachelor’s degree Position Information Position Status: Non-Exempt Workplace Type: On-site Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Paid time off accrued each month. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee referral program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Transit/Parking Benefits. Some of the foregoing benefits are for full time employees and include Employer/Employee cost sharing. Additional Information Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. About the Firm Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.