Litigation Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO

Litigation Manager provides guidance and advice to a staff of paralegals or legal assistants involved in prosecuting or defending lawsuits. Monitors timelines and work progress to ensure work is completed on time. Being a Litigation Manager conducts new hire and ongoing training sessions. Requires a thorough knowledge of the organization's products/services. Additionally, Litigation Manager requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to the top legal executive/general counsel. The Litigation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Litigation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Consultant - Litigation Project Manager - Rail
  • Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI)
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performance of the organization overall.


    About ESi

    Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We primarily work with law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers on small to large-scale projects to answer any technical questions they have. Our projects can entail investigating major transportation accidents, equipment failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential or commercial structures. The variety and depth of our project work creates a variety of fulfilling roles at ESi.

    Some of the benefits we can offer you!

    • Professional Development investment
    • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
    • 401k with employer match
    • Merit Bonus
    • Annual Bonus
    • Competitive Salary
    • Flexible Time Off (FTO) - encouraged to take at least 20 days of paid time off/year
    • Career Growth
    • Pet Insurance
    • Work/Life Balance
    • 10 paid holidays (9 standard holidays and 1 floating holiday)
    • Access to Wellbeats - on-demand fitness & well-being videos
    • Wellness Reimbursement
    • 30-minute fitness break available in addition to 1-hour lunch break
    • Business casual dress code and positive working environment
    • Continuing education opportunities


    Job Description:

    Responsible for managing large portfolio of casualty litigation cases, including file management and oversight of consultant and administrative tasks. Ability to coordinate, assist in, and perform accident reconstruction, personal injury, and property loss investigations related to railroads and supporting industries, as well as preparing technical reports for clients. Will assist in planning, managing, and coordinating activities for assigned projects to ensure that goals/objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or with the assistance of Staff Consultants, Senior Staff Consultants, and/or Senior and Senior Managing Consultants.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, appropriate procedures to accomplish the project tasks, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
    • Directs and coordinates activities with project personnel to ensure projects are progressing on schedule and within prescribed budgets.
    • Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
    • Prepares and conducts well-developed and well-prepared client presentations and technical conference presentations.
    • Confers with project team members to outline work plan and to assist in performing duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
    • Prepares technical, project-related reports for clients as required.
    • Consult on individual cases: provide consultation services to outside counsel and parent clients in individual files.
    • Perform field inspections related to files.
    • Strategize with Rail Director on potential growth area (book building) related to litigation office management, software development, database management and other aspects of legal work.


    Qualifications

    Experience Requirements:

    • 10 years of railroad Operations, Safety, Risk Management and Casualty Litigation, including managing a team of personnel. Ability to plan, coordinate and perform field investigations/inspections, report writing and preparations. Extensive familiarity with railway operations, risk management and casualty litigation.

    Education Requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited University; Masters degree a plus.
    • Other backgrounds may be considered based on actual railroad management and/or accident/investigation experience.

    Computer Skills:

    • Intermediate/advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and Internet software skills.


    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and sit. Site inspections may require that employees stand, walk, carry tools, and/or work from an elevated position for extended periods of time.


    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise levels at project sites are variable, and may be loud enough to require hearing protection.


    To all recruitment agencies: ESi does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of ESi without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of ESi. Please, no phone calls or emails.


    It is the policy of ESI, as an equal opportunity employer, to attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. ESI is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities, as well as veterans. If you need assistance with completing the electronic application, please email your request to

     

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Associate Financial Operations Analyst
  • DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Strategic Client Relationship Executive - Remote or Hybrid
  • DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mail/Distribution Services Representative
  • DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Financial Services Operations Representative I, II, III
  • DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Litigation Paralegal
  • Jobot
  • Kansas, MO FULL_TIME
  • Hybrid Schedule! Top Tier Benefits!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Arpana DavisAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $60,000 - $105,000 per...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paralegal
  • Evans & Dixon
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Johnson County office. As a Paralega...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Associate Attorney
  • DiPasquale Moore
  • Kansas City, MO
  • TITLE: Bilingual Associate Attorney REPORTS TO: Team Lead Attorney SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experien...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Litigation Associate Attorney - Kansas City
  • Stinson Co
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Stinson LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with two to three years of litigation experience to join our Kansas ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pro Bono Attorney
  • Stinson Co
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Summary The Pro Bono Attorney will be responsible for providing representation in Jackson County Family Cour...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal / JD
  • Long & Robinson, LLC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Legal Document Specialist | Paralegal | Attorney Boutique law firm seeking experienced, ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal / JD
  • Long & Robinson, LLC
  • Lee's Summit, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Legal Document Specialist | Paralegal | Attorney Boutique law firm seeking experienced, ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal / JD
  • Long & Robinson, LLC
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Legal Document Specialist | Paralegal | Attorney Boutique law firm seeking experienced, ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant Paralegal
  • Keenan & Bhatia, LLC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Keenan & Bhatia is a growing plaintiff’s-side employee’s rights practice with offices in...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in 2017, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Kansas–Missouri state line. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a Missouri River port at its confluence with the Kansas River coming in from the west. On June 1, 1850 the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued...
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Income Estimation for Litigation Manager jobs
$98,976 to $153,050
Kansas City, Missouri area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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