Paralegal, Litigation

JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal in its Fayetteville office. This position will work with and support multiple attorneys and staff members within the litigation department of the Fayetteville and Rogers offices. This role is ideal an experienced paralegal who enjoys working in busy civil litigation practice

This position is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

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
• Collect, organize, and review medical records
• Prepare for and attend depositions when requested
• Prepare summaries of depositions, documents and medical records
• Assist in trial preparation by preparing trial and exhibit notebooks, preparing direct and cross examinations, and coordinating the necessary travel arrangements and various resource needs for trial
• Assist at trial, if needed
• Handle accounting responsibilities, including tracking billable hours and expenses

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of healthcare and or medical malpractice litigation procedures
•  Ability to organize large quantities of information
•  Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignments
•  Ability to thrive on challenges of fast-paced environment
•  Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised
•  Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail
•  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 and Experience

•  High school diploma (or equivalent) required, Bachelor’s degree and/or successful completion of an accredited legal assistant or paralegal program given preference
•  3+ years of paralegal experience required, experience in a litigation practice preferred
•  Experience in healthcare law, medical malpractice, or medical litigation in either a law firm or legal department

 Position Information

 Status: Non-Exempt

 Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000, commensurate with education and experience

 Work Arrangement: On-Site

 Benefits

 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits 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.