SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Jackson County, Missouri • Kansas City, MO

19h

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This position provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team. Works closely with attorneys to support the day-to-day operations of the practice, coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and communicate with law enforcement, defense counsel, records departments and others. Prepares, proofreads, edits, and formats legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related materials. This position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the overall team. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Five years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.
• Must be certified and pass yearly test to use REJIS.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team.
• Works closely with attorneys to support the day-to-day operations of the practice, coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and communicate with law enforcement, defense counsel, records departments and others.
• Prepares, proofreads, edits, and formats legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED