Legal Assistant - Family Support
Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Family Support is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. This role is responsible for a variety of legal support tasks, including typing legal documents, assisting attorneys with trial preparation, and maintaining office files. The position is part of a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Jackson County.
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 entities of law enforcement for gathering actual evidence regarding a given case.
- Maintaining office files.
- Screening telephone calls.
- Assisting office visitors.
Benefits
- Health care
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
