Description We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Overland Park, Kansas. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting attorneys throughout all stages of the litigation process, ensuring cases are handled with precision and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at legal research, trial preparation, and administrative support, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth legal research to investigate relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles. • Organize and maintain case files, including briefs, appeals, exhibits, and other legal documents, ensuring accurate record-keeping. • Prepare for hearings and trials by assisting in the development of arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. • Summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions to support case preparation. • Schedule and coordinate interviews, meetings, and depositions with clients, witnesses, lawyers, and external parties. • Obtain affidavits and other formal legal documents to support attorneys in case proceedings. • Review trial transcriptions, monitor deadlines, and manage attorneys’ calendars to ensure timely actions. • Collaborate with attorneys and team members to facilitate effective case management and legal strategies. • Utilize case management software to track case progress and maintain organized documentation. Requirements • Two to five years of prior legal experience in areas such as litigation, medical injury, product liability, or wrongful death. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Strong skills in editing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence. • Understanding of court procedures and legal processes. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capacity to adapt to changing priorities. • Accurate and efficient typing skills, whether working from drafts or dictation. • Detail-oriented approach and effective communication skills to interact with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .