LHH is looking for a Litigation Paralegal for a boutique firm located in downtown Kansas City. We’re looking for someone with real-world litigation experience—particularly in medical malpractice and trial preparation—who can hit the ground running.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare federal and state electronic filings

• Manage case files and documentation from intake through trial

• Collect, organize, and analyze discovery materials (especially medical records)

• Create detailed medical and litigation chronologies

• Draft litigation support documents (e.g., subpoenas, notices, motions, certificates of service)

• Support attorneys through all phases of trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

More about the firm:

• Team-Based Structure: Paralegals are not assigned to specific attorneys—work is distributed based on capacity and caseload, allowing for flexibility and exposure to a wide range of cases.

• No Billable Hour Requirement: While there’s no formal billing target, there is a bonus opportunity for 1,300 billable hours annually.

• On-the-Job Training: Our current team of experienced paralegals will help you onboard and get up to speed quickly.

• In-Office Culture: This role is fully on-site (5 days/week) to foster collaboration. Remote work may be permitted occasionally with prior approval.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in litigation support—particularly in medical malpractice and trial preparation

• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines

• Proficiency with MS Office, TABS, and Docsvault (or similar legal software)

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and education - $60,000 - $68,000, with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance (dependent coverage available at employee cost)

• Identity Theft Protection – 100% employer-paid

• 401(k) with 4% company match

• Covered parking in downtown KC

• Paid Time Off

• On-site fitness center membership

• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance