Pro Bono Senior Analyst at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Functions, Document Preparation, Case Management, Training Oversight, Quality Control, Team Leadership, Communication, Legal Expertise, Technical Training, Witness Interviews, Document Review, Litigation Support, Time Management, Mentoring, Project Processes, Client Updates

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Coordinates necessary clerical functions regarding the organization of documents, deposition or trial preparation, or other litigation and discovery projects relevant to a case. Performs analytical functions such as searching, inventorying, summarizing, digesting and computer coding to assist in the preparation of legal documents. Assists in the direction of case work or discovery projects. Provides oversight in the training, work assignment, and quality control monitoring of temporary and other employees involved in electronic and hard copy document collection and review projects. Assists in the development of document collection and review project processes and procedures. Provides feedback to management and administration regarding potential productivity, efficiency and cost savings improvements. Takes an active, assertive role in cases or projects to provide effective team leadership for other analysts, paralegals, staff paralegals and other support staff. Takes an active interest and role in case and discovery theories and strategy. Communicates in an exemplary manner with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses, consultants, co-workers and other parties. Maintains a strong understanding of the relevant areas of scientific, legal, regulatory, technical, and industry expertise as it relates to firm clients and litigation. Analyzes information in conformance with case needs, allegations, themes and legal theories. Applies technical training and expertise to the issues and needs of the firm. Performs duties requiring paralegal experience to assist attorney in discovery projects, case preparation and trial. Provides leadership in case management to assist the attorneys in timely completion of assignments and in recognition of important issues and opportunities. Interviews witnesses and/or company employees. Updates clients and litigation teams regarding case status, litigation and discovery issues and assignments. Maintains calendar or tickler system, subject to case requirements. Keeps abreast of significant developments in areas of assigned responsibility and areas of expertise, in order to undertake assignments as appropriate. Understands the full scope of litigation and recognizes relevant information to a case when reviewing documents and/or testimony. Travels to clients' offices, vendors, trial locations and other locations with minimal notice; assists in the trials of cases and may direct other paralegal work during trial. Utilizes and has an understanding of litigation support and case management software, databases and internet sites as needed. Keeps track of time in specified intervals and turns in time records as instructed. Provides mentoring to analysts, paralegals, staff paralegals and other litigation support staff. #LI-SH1 #LI-HYBRID Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or paralegal certificate/degree and seven to ten years relevant experience and/or training; or a minimum of twelve years relevant experience; with a minimum of four years at SHB.

Responsibilities

The Pro Bono Senior Analyst coordinates clerical functions related to litigation and discovery projects, performs analytical tasks to assist in legal document preparation, and provides oversight in training and quality control of staff. They also take an active role in case management and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.