Paralegal

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc • St. Louis, MO

13d • $43,400 - $65,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (LSEM), a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to people living with low income/low opportunity, seeks a full-time Paralegal to work in its Consumer Law Program. The Consumer Law Program helps eligible clients with a wide array of consumer issues, including consumer fraud, deception and abuse cases, consumer debt-defense litigation and counterclaims, and tenant’s rights litigation.

Requirements

• Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience is a plus
• Familiarity with case management software is preferred
• Strong administrative skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork
• Ability to relate well and work with elderly, disabled, and low-income clients
• Willing to collaborate with diverse community stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and a willingness to learn new technology and software

Responsibilities

• Conducting all aspects of general case management and file maintenance
• Maintaining and following standard procedures and refining workflows
• Drafting pleadings, notices, papers, and correspondence
• Conducting fact investigations and document gathering
• Providing all aspects of litigation support for attorneys (e.g., preparing exhibits and trial materials, filing pleadings, arranging for service of process, scheduled depositions, etc.)
• Drafting, cataloging, and organizing discovery requests and responses, and assisting clients and attorneys with answering discovery requests
• Performing client intake and support, as needed
• Communicating with the public, clients, opposing counsel, and the courts
• Building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations, the public, and the courts
• Organizing and participating in community outreach events (court table, speaking events, clinics) and creating outreach materials
• Perform general administrative tasks for the program, including but not limited to drafting documents, operating office equipment, and calendar management, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• generous time off policy (starting at 4 weeks per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• employee assistance plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed