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.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

As a Law Clerk, you will provide administrative, litigation and ongoing research support to your team of attorneys, paralegals, and supporting legal staff.

• Legal Research: You will research legal issues, regulations, legal articles, and relevant supporting laws by using online and offline sources.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents. Maintain all records for each case.
• Trial Prep: Assist attorney(s) in preparation for hearings and trials by preparing arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements. You will summarize interrogatories, testimonies, and depositions.
• Investigate: Aid the attorney(s) by calling clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside parties to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions.
• Administrative Support: Support the attorney(s) by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

What we're looking for:

• 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 & 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

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 does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

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