In-Person Paralegal: Administrative Law & Outreach

Legal-Aid-of-Western-Missour

Joplin (MO)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a full-time paralegal in the Joplin office to support staff attorneys in administrative law proceedings and litigation tasks. The role involves gathering client information, researching legal issues, preparing pleadings, and representing clients at administrative hearings.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification and strong interpersonal and computer skills, with preferred bilingual abilities and experience in nonprofit settings.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or paralegal certificate required.
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal concepts, and research methods.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Proficient with standard computer software and case management tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews and gather facts for cases.
Assist attorneys with research, pleadings, and discovery.
Represent clients professionally with third parties and at hearings.
Prepare client letters and correspondence with proper format and grammar.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research techniques

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Paralegal studies degree/certificate

Tools

Case management systems

Legal technology platforms

Job description

The ideal candidate has a paralegal qualification and strong interpersonal and computer skills, with preferred bilingual abilities and experience in nonprofit settings.

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