Paralegal/Legal Assistant
About The Position
Americo is hiring a full-time Paralegal to join its expanding team. This onsite role is based at the company’s downtown Kansas City, Missouri office and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Legal department supports corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across the organization. The Paralegal supports internal legal counsel, business partners, and external regulatory agencies, helping maintain corporate records, manage filings, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within established guidelines and service expectations. The role provides corporate paralegal and administrative support to multiple attorneys. Work includes maintaining filing calendars and corporate records, preparing legal and regulatory filings and documents, responding to subpoenas and legal processes, supporting vendor and contract management, and collaborating with internal business and operational partners. Americo describes itself as a life insurance and annuity company with roots dating back more than 100 years. The company offers competitive pay and a bonus program, paid training and development opportunities, paid time off and holidays, parental leave, health and wellness benefits, retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, community volunteering opportunities, company events, and complimentary paid parking near its renovated downtown offices.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Understanding of corporate governance practices, entity management, and legal department operations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the insurance industry or a regulated environment.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory filing processes.
- Understanding of litigation processes and handling litigation-related documents.
- Experience managing complex organizational or entity structures.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Registered Paralegal (RP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain corporate and regulatory filing calendars to ensure timely compliance.
- Prepare, process, and track state, local, and regulatory filings with Secretaries of State and Departments of Insurance.
- Draft governing documents, secretary certificates, board consents, and meeting minutes.
- Maintain corporate records, minutes, and entity documentation.
- Provide administrative and paralegal support to multiple attorneys, including scheduling, expense reporting, and travel coordination.
- Gather documents and respond to subpoenas, legal processes, and claims-related matters.
- Support vendor and contract management processes, including digital signature administration.
- Review and process incoming legal mail and documentation.
- Communicate and collaborate with internal business and operational partners.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and a bonus program offered to all associates.
- Comprehensive paid training program and career development opportunities.
- Paid time off that accrues monthly and increases with tenure; new hires earn over three weeks annually.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- Maternity and parental leave program.
- Paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Flexible benefits and medical plan options, including PPO and HDHP plans with HSA and FSA eligibility.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
- Confidential employee assistance program (EAP).
- Wellness program and comprehensive health resources.
- Corporate fitness discounts.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Opportunities to volunteer with local organizations.
- Company events and activities.
- Complimentary paid parking near the Americo offices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
