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JOB SUMMARY\ Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Litigation Paralegal in its Fayetteville office. This position will work with and support multiple attorneys and staff members within the litigation department of the Fayetteville and Rogers offices. This role is ideal an experienced paralegal who enjoys working in busy civil litigation practice

This position is a full-time, in-office position, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform legal and nonlegal research

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, memoranda, and

correspondence

Assist with case management, strategy, and progression

Assist attorneys with deposition preparation including preparing

witness question outlines and compiling the necessary exhibits to be offered during the deposition

Assist with all aspects of the discovery phase including preparing

discovery requests and discovery objections and responses, issuing all @types of subpoenas, and coordinating depositions

Assist in the gathering, review, and production of documents during

the discovery phase of litigation

Collect, organize, and review medical records

Prepare for and attend depositions when requested

Prepare summaries of depositions, documents and medical records

Assist 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 needed

Handle accounting responsibilities, including tracking billable

hours and expenses

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of healthcare and or medical malpractice litigation

procedures

Ability to organize large quantities of information

Ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines and prioritize

assignments

Ability to thrive on challenges of fast-paced environment

Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and

independently or unsupervised

Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills with a strong

attention to detail

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle documents and other information with

confidentiality and discretion

Excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude to interface with

attorneys, clients, staff, and firm visitors

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel

and PowerPoint

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

High school diploma (or equivalent) required, Bachelors degree

and/or successful completion of an accredited legal assistant orparalegal program given preference

3+ 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, commensurate with education and experience

Work Arrangement:On-Site

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 hours 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. Commuting 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.

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 challe

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