Law Clerk

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Law Clerk to our expanding & fast paced Overland Park office. As a Law Clerk, you will be responsible for prepping letters and documents, generating and completing forms, running and managing files, and maintaining filing. This position is perfect for a 2nd or 3rd year law student. If you have the drive and passion to work in the legal field, this is a perfect way to gain some firsthand experience! Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative, litigation and ongoing research support to attorneys.
• Research legal issues, regulations, legal articles, and relevant supporting laws by using online and offline sources.
• File and organize exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents.
• Review deposition and trial transcripts.
• Prepare motions and interrogatories.
• Maintain all records for each case.
• Review medical records and keep medical record tracking logs for each case assigned to the attorney(s),
• Prepare and review correspondence and legal documents with attorney supervision.
• Observe and participate in client meetings, trials and depositions.
• Draft various court documents, invoices, and enclosures at attorneys' requests.
• Support smaller projects as requested

Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to communicative effectively with senior management, outside counsel, medical facilities and clients
• Working knowledge of contract formation, preparation, negotiation, review, and drafting skills
• Working knowledge of legal research using online and offline sources
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing
• Ability to interact with individuals of all levels, prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced working environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education and Qualifications:

• Must be an active law student in their second or third year
• Prior experience in the legal field is preferred, but not required
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work on tasks without micromanagement from attorneys

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.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• Contribution to life insurance plan
• 401k profit sharing
• Parking reimbursement
• Social, charity and wellness events

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