Evictions Legal Assistant — Detail-Driven Case Support

SouthLaw P C; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SouthLaw, P.C. is seeking an organized Legal Assistant for our Eviction Department. This role supports attorneys through the eviction process, ensuring cases move efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with client and court requirements.

The ideal candidate communicates well, handles a high-volume workload, and collaborates in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months legal office experience or 2 years non-legal office experience; or associate degree/60 credits; or paralegal certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as deadlines and case needs change.
• Comfortable with multiple computer systems and software platforms.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Professional judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Previous legal, administrative, case-management, or high-volume office experience preferred.
• Experience with eviction, landlord-tenant, creditors’ rights, or civil litigation is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process eviction-related legal documents.
• Review client documentation for accuracy and completeness and obtain missing information.
• Maintain case files and update information in the firm’s case management system.
• Calendar and monitor hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates.
• Prepare attorneys for hearings and communicate hearing results and case updates to clients.
• File pleadings and other legal documents through electronic court filing systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Review and process incoming mail, electronic filings, and case correspondence.
• Assist with settlement documentation and other case-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed in accordance with Firm procedures and client requirements.
• Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys and the Eviction Department as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Discretion

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

60 credits/notes

Tools

Case management system

E-filing systems

Job description

SouthLaw, P.C. is seeking an organized Legal Assistant for our Eviction Department. This role supports attorneys through the eviction process, ensuring cases move efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with client and court requirements.

The ideal candidate communicates well, handles a high-volume workload, and collaborates in a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.