Litigation Paralegal

**Job Overview:** We are a personal injury/medical malpractice defense firm in Overland Park seeking an experienced, sharp, and highly organized On\-Site Litigation Paralegal. This position supports a very busy lead attorney handling complex medical negligence cases from initial intake through trial. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast\-paced environment, takes immense pride in their work, and possesses a deep understanding of medical records and litigation timelines. **Key Responsibilities:** · **Court Docketing \& Filing:** Actively manage court docketing systems across Kansas and Missouri state courts, as well as federal courts. Accurately file pleadings, motions, and legal documents in strict compliance with local rules and deadlines. · **Dictation \& Transcription Drafting:** Transcribe raw digital dictation and audio files into clean, professional, and well\-structured legal drafts (letters, pleadings, motions, and memos) ready for attorney review and refinement. * **Medical Records \& Summaries:** Request, organize, and index voluminous medical records, bills, and insurance liens. * **Expert Witness Coordination:** Serve as the primary point of contact for medical experts; manage the retention process, transfer medical records and schedule expert depositions and trial testimony. * **Litigation Support:** Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and subpoenas under attorney supervision. * **Docket \& Calendar Management:** Maintain the master litigation calendar, tracking strict Kansas/Missouri state and federal court deadlines, deposition dates, and hearings. * **Trial Preparation:** Assemble comprehensive trial notebooks, exhibit binders, witness lists, and digital presentations. * **Billing \& Administrative Integrity:** Accurately log billable time daily utilizing the firm’s case management and billing software (Tabs3 \& PointOne). **Qualifications \& Requirements:** * **Experience:** Minimum of 3–5 years of litigation paralegal experience; explicit experience in medical malpractice or heavy personal injury defense work is highly preferred. * **Court Filing Systems:** Proficient with electronic court filing systems in Kansas, Missouri and Federal Court. * **Attributes:** Absolute attention to detail, fluent with modern technology, professional phone demeanor, and a self\-motivated, "problem\-solver" mindset. * **Location:** Must be able to commute daily to our Overland Park office. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $65,000\.00 \- $70,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Civil Litigation: 2 years (Required) * Paralegal: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person