Civil Litigation Legal Assistant at Adams & Martin Group in Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description:

Adams & Martin Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our client's Civil Litigation legal team. This position can be located in Overland Park or Topeka.


The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys. Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development, demonstration of initiative, and mentoring teammates are essential in this role.


Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.


Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years civil litigation experience. Must have experience in e-discovery, drafting documents and awareness of basic legal terminology and court filing requirements. Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Working knowledge of basic office functions.



Pay: $22 - $27 per hour




Benefits:



? Dental Insurance


? Health Insurance


? Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance


? Life Insurance


? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


? Long Term Disability Insurance


? Flexible Benefit Spending Plan (Section 125)


? 401(k) with Firm Matching


? Free Parking


? Paid Holidays


? Paid Time Off


? Discounted Legal Services


? Pet-friendly Workplace


Work Remotely: No


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.