Paralegal (Full-Time)

Paralegal (Full-Time)

Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Pay: $45,000–$70,000 per year, depending on experience

Position Summary

Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, LLP, a mid-sized civil litigation defense law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented full-time Paralegal to join its Topeka office. Candidates with at least three years of legal experience are preferred; however, exceptional applicants will be considered.

The ideal candidate will support attorneys through all phases of litigation and work collaboratively with the firm’s team to ensure efficient case management and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain case dockets and manage attorney calendars
• Coordinate day-to-day case management tasks and deadlines
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation
• Collect, review, and summarize medical and other records
• Manage document review and production
• Prepare materials for trials in various jurisdictions
• Develop deposition summaries, client reports, exhibits, and supporting case documentation

Duties

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals regarding assigned cases or projects
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and interrogatories
• File pleadings and motions in accordance with court procedures
• Interview clients and witnesses and prepare detailed summaries
• Organize, maintain, and retrieve case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and pleadings
• Assist with trial preparation and attend trials or hearings as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of three years of law firm experience
• Familiarity with federal and state court rules and procedures
• Experience with electronic docketing and filing systems
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms, including CS Disco, preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and Westlaw

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule options
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education: Associate degree preferred
• Experience: Three or more years in a law firm preferred
• Certification: Paralegal certificate required
• Work Location: In person in Topeka, Kansas

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply through Indeed:
View the position and apply online

Applicants may also email a resume directly to:

Charles Branson
cbranson@fpsslaw.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, or ancestry.