Paralegal

at  Evans Dixon

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Springfield office. This position will require someone who is comfortable with multi-tasking and can autonomously handle a large volume of files along with meeting strict deadlines. Successful candidates should be teachable and have excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the law and practice in an area that needs paralegals. If you bring us your hustle and initiative, we will mentor you with our knowledge and experience!

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Four year college certificate or degree preferred, but not required
• 1-5+ years of experience working in the legal field

ABOUT US:

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Medical Insurance Plan
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness Insurance
• Contribution to Life Insurance Plan
• 401k Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Social, charity and wellness events

As a Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to provide excellent legal support to your team of attorneys, legal staff, and clients.

• Case Maintenance: Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, tracking deadlines, inputting information into file database and case management software, confirming case status with attorney.
• Scheduling: Maintain attorney’s calendars, including recording and monitoring court appearance dates, depositions, pleading deadlines, discovery deadlines.
• Legal Work: Summarize cases and medical records. Draft legal documents, including pleadings, discovery documents, interrogatories and discovery responses.
• Trial Prep: Assist with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders.