Legal Assistant - Family Support

Jackson County, Missouri • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This role is within the Family Support Department and is classified as Grade 170.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Typing charging documents (Complaints, Information, and Indictments), jury instructions, various legal motions and trial briefs.
• Drafting letters and memorandums.
• Collecting and collating reports for preparing case files.
• Assisting and preparing information for attorneys for trial preparation.
• Working with all units of law enforcement for gathering any actual evidence regarding a given case.
• Maintaining office files.
• Screening telephone calls.
• Assisting office visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED