Located in Joplin, MO
Pay: $17.00-$18.00/hr
Job Full Description
Express Employment is now recruiting a Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments
- Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
- Perform administrative duties
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
- Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
- Help with jury selection and witness’s preparation
- Provide assistance with case settlements
Job Requirements
- Proven working experience as a paralegal
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
- Extensive computer and database expertise
- Paralegal associate degree or other relevant certification
Compensation: Pay can start up to $17-18/hr based on Experience
Type of Job: Full-time.
Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30A-5:30P
Location: Joplin, MO
Benefits: There is a wide range of benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:
- Medical/dental/and vision plans
- Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation Pay
- Life Insurance
- Prescription Drug Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
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2 ways to apply:
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- Complete an online application at www.expresspros.com/joplinmo
- Call our office at (417) 623-6500
Joplin, MO
1545
1501 East 20th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
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