Paralegal

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its associates with the encouragement and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 23 offices across the country Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas asking questions and building relationships both inside and outside the firm.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

OPPORTUNITY Paralegal
OurKansas City MOoffice seeks a well-rounded highly-motivated experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our practicing litigation defense attorneys. Must possess experience in either 3^rd party defense work (personal injury) and/or construction defect work. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of law office responsibilities including all aspects of the discovery process with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office.

SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge skill or ability that the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):
proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Missouri;
excellent research and writing skills;
work proactively independently and as part of a team;
ability to forecast and calendar court filings and docket deadlines;
organize prioritize and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail;
provide excellent written and verbal communication;
remain self-directed self-motivated and effectively work under tight time constraints;
ability to consistently create and deliver quality work products;
demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
iManage experience a plus; and
possess Paralegal Certificate.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare court-ready state and federal pleadings motions and responses to motions for e-filing with state and federal courts inMissouri;
Maintain and organize high volume of discovery;
Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment;
Draft and respond to discovery request including interrogatories request for production request for disclosure request for admission deposition notices etc.;
Organize large volumes of case-related documents;
Ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits deposition transcripts key discovery responses case correspondence and communications);
Support assigned attorney defense litigation practice ( i.e. phone conferences meetings case deadlines hearing and trial dates mediations and depositions as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward);
Document organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings;
Save file and organize pleadings motions and related e-filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis;
Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines;
Enter billing time daily in a timely fashion; and
Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues clients co-counsel and court personnel.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race color religion national origin age gender gender identity or expression marital status sexual orientation ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.