Part-Time Paralegal Overland Park, KS

Part-Time Paralegal job at Evans & Dixon. Overland Park, KS.

Evans & Dixon is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Part-Time Paralegal to join our dynamic and growing Overland Park office. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing and supporting a high-profile case, requiring precision, discretion, and dedication. This is a long-term, project-based opportunity, offering an average commitment of 20 to 25 hours per week in a fast-paced, professional environment.

You will provide legal support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor timelines and billing. There is frequent client contact & medical record review and analysis. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including administrative and paralegal tasks. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

As 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

• 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

• 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

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!