Paralegal, Litigation

Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP has an opening for a Litigation Paralegal in its Northwest Arkansas office. The primary responsibility of this position is to work with and support multiple attorneys and staff members within the litigation department of the Fayetteville and Rogers offices. This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal who enjoys working in a busy civil litigation practice. This position is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week. This position will sit in the Rogers office. Responsibilities Perform legal and nonlegal researchDraft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and correspondenceAssist with case management, strategy, and progressionAssist attorneys with deposition preparation including preparing witness question outlines and compiling the necessary exhibits to be offered during the depositionAssist with all aspects of the discovery phase including preparing discovery requests and discovery objections and responses, issuing all types of subpoenas, and coordinating depositionsAssist in the gathering, review, and production of documents during the discovery phase of litigationPrepare for and attend depositions when requestedPrepare summaries of depositions, documents and medical recordsAssist 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 neededHandle accounting responsibilities, including tracking billable hours and expenses QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities Ability to organize large quantities of informationAbility to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize assignmentsAbility to thrive on challenges of fast-paced environmentAbility to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently or unsupervised Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detailExcellent organizational, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to handle documents and other information with confidentiality and discretionExcellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitorsProficiency 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 preference3+ 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 per year, commensurate with education and experience Work Arrangement: In Office 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 hour 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. 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. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. 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 21 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.