Legal Assistant - Family Support

Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Family Support Department and is classified as Grade 170 with an hourly salary of $22.96. The role involves supporting attorneys in various legal tasks, maintaining office files, and interacting with law enforcement and the public. The company culture emphasizes passion, customer focus, and a belief in their mission. They are looking for individuals who enjoy growth and working with enthusiastic team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
3 years secretarial experience.
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.