Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Paralegal

Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Attorneys and Practice Group Leaders

About Us

We are a well-respected and established law firm serving clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and client service. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, outstanding organizational skills, and a client-focused approach to legal services.

Position Summary

The Personal Injury / Civil Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to attorneys handling a variety of personal injury and civil litigation matters. This position requires strong case management abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury and civil litigation cases from intake through resolution.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with case strategy, investigation, and trial preparation.
• Gather, review, organize, and summarize medical records, billing records, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate records requests and monitor receipt of necessary documents.
• Manage discovery processes, including document production and case file organization.
• Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court requirements.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research as directed.
• Prepare settlement demand packages and assist with negotiations.
• Organize exhibit files, witness materials, and trial notebooks.
• Support attorneys during trials, hearings, and mediations.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a personal injury, civil litigation, or litigation paralegal.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred

• Experience with Kansas and Missouri state court litigation.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems in federal and state courts.
• Experience using legal case management software.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.

Key Competencies

• Professionalism and discretion
• Client service orientation
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
• Initiative and accountability
• Team collaboration

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Continuing legal education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for advancement within the firm