Firm News

September 18, 2026

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT OPENING

Overland Park law firm is looking for a full time experienced legal assistant to join our
busy team. Candidates must be detail-oriented, a self-starter, have good
communication skills, and have excellent organizational skills. The legal assistant
needs to be able to work independently as well as within a team environment. The legal
assistant interfaces with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, experts, and others. We
offer a collegial environment and business casual attire in our office. Work hours are
Monday through Friday and this is a full time, non-exempt position.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Legal document preparation including formatting and proofreading (from dictation or existing forms)
  • Filing documents with the various court jurisdictions, State and Federal
  • Maintain attorney calendars
  • Schedule and track court deadlines
  • Manage travel arrangements for attorneys and their expense reimbursements
  • Scheduling of client meetings, depositions, and court dates

Requirements:

  • A minimum experience of two to three years in a legal assistant/legal secretary role
  • Experience in the area of insurance defense is helpful
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)

Our firm offers competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the
following:

  • 401(k)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance with HSA accounts
  • FSA Accounts
  • PTO
  • Profit Sharing

Please forward your resume and salary requirements to:

Amy Ignowski, Office Manager

a.ignowski@swrllp.com