About The Position
Job Duck is seeking a highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation and criminal defense matters. The role helps keep cases organized and moving forward by managing court calendars, processing legal notices, coordinating discovery, and preparing routine legal documents using established templates. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, take ownership of their work, and communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and attorneys, including in challenging situations. They will handle confidential and privileged information with discretion while delivering patient, meticulous, and reliable client service. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (Missouri). Monthly compensation is $1,527 USD. The role involves working with Clio Manage and court-related platforms, including Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive. Applicants must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement and successfully complete a criminal background check.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
- Experience with or willingness to learn Clio Manage.
- Strong written English skills and ability to communicate effectively by phone with clients and court personnel.
- Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check due to access to privileged and confidential legal files.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Highly organized and meticulous, with strong attention to detail.
- Independent thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
- Trustworthy, reliable, and accountable for the quality and accuracy of work.
- Patient and emotionally resilient when dealing with challenging or intolerant callers.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent telephone communication and client service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to accept feedback, learn from mistakes, and continuously improve.
- Strong follow-through and task management skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with attorneys and team members.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential and privileged information.
Nice To Haves
- Litigation or criminal defense experience.
- Experience working with Clio Manage.
- Familiarity with Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive.
- Familiarity with court procedures, legal documentation, and case management.
Responsibilities
- Communicate case updates to clients and coordinate client appointments, including appointments with individuals in custody.
- Process and follow up on tasks assigned by attorneys after each court appearance.
- Monitor and process court notices through Missouri Case.net and CourtDrive.
- Manage court calendars and schedule court settings, accurately recording relevant dates and deadlines.
- Request, collect, organize, and maintain discovery materials for assigned cases.
- Draft routine legal documents, including motions, entries of appearance, and client letters, using established templates.
- Review, organize, clear, and file case-related emails and legal documents in Clio Manage.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case files and documentation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and attorneys by phone and email.
- Handle sensitive client communications with patience, professionalism, and sound judgment.
- Complete assigned administrative and legal support tasks accurately and within established deadlines.
- Maintain strict confidentiality when accessing, processing, and managing privileged legal information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
