Senior Legal Assistant

Jackson County

  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Missouri

    Description

    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.

    Department: Prosecutor

    Grade: 180

    Salary: $24.06/hour


    Job Duties:


    • 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.




    Minimum Qualifications:


    • High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred
    • 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.

    If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

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