Sedalia, Missouri, litigation firm handling primarily plaintiff cases seeks a well qualified and
motivated paralegal.
Candidate must possess:
1. Extremely strong computer skills, specifically with respect to Windows based programs
(including intermediate to advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and
Adobe);
2. Ability to learn, utilize and explain new computer programs, software and hardware
(specifically various types and versions of trial presentation software);
3. Ability to effectively communicate with clients, attorneys and support staff;
4. Extremely strong attention to detail;
5. Extremely strong organizational skills;
6. Knowledge and familiarity with the litigation process, as well as with the legal system;
7. Knowledge and familiarity with medical records/terminology;
8. A strong work ethic and be self-motivated;
9. Desire and ability to recognize and collaborate with attorneys to implement opportunities,
technological or otherwise, with respect to office management, processes, efficiency and
organization;
10. Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Responsibilities include:
1. Organizing, reviewing, maintaining case files (including electronic versions of those
files);
2. Obtaining, reviewing, organizing and maintaining medical/employment/financial records;
3. Obtaining, reviewing, organizing and maintaining medical bills and lien amounts;
4. Supervising and working with support staff;
5. Collaborating with attorneys to schedule and prepare for depositions and travel;
6. Collaborating with attorneys with regard to the preparation of and obtaining deposition
and trial exhibits;
7. Assisting in the preparation and filing of pleadings, motions and discovery, including
legal research;
8. Assisting and collaborating with attorneys with respect to case evaluations and
investigations;
9. Assisting attorneys in preparation for and at trials and mediations;
10. Typing dictation as needed.
Pay commensurate with experience and performance. Excellent benefit package.
Please submit resume and cover letter by email to: spencer@kemptonrussell.com
or by mail to:
Spencer Eisenmenger, Kempton & Russell, PO Box 815, Sedalia, Missouri 65301
OPEN 8/6/09:
Paralegal. Potential position for legal
secretary also. Current paralegal is retiring - has been
with this attorney a long time and does a lot for him. Practice includes Work Comp, SSD and PI
work. Resumes and cover letters should be submitted to Truman Allen at 29 E. Ash Street, Columbia, MO 65203.
If you know of a position open, please notify an officer of MMPA and we will get it listed.
So, you are looking for a position in the legal field . . . Now what?
1) Build your resume. Make sure you customize it for each position you apply for, and make sure it shows your abilities in the most positive light possible.
2) Gain experience. You may have to accept a job a little lower on the ladder than you hope to eventually achieve. Positions such as receptionist, overflow legal secretary, or legal secretary will allow you to get your foot in the door.
3) Be flexible. Even if you want a position at a large firm in a big city as a litigation paralegal, you may find that a position at a smaller firm is open - and that may be the position that you are actually better suited for.
4) Network, network, network! Join local organizations such as MMPA, MPA, NALA, the Women's Network, etc. Attend functions, with a stack of business cards in your hand (even if you are simply a "freelance" paralegal" at the moment). Get your name out there, get to know people in the field, and it will eventually pay off.
