Lead Administrative Support Assistant

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Division of Legal Services is seeking a Lead Administrative Support Assistant in Jefferson City, MO. The role focuses on reviewing confidential documents for redactions under federal and state laws and managing ROI-related workflows.

The position requires independent decision-making, strong policy knowledge, and the ability to produce comprehensive reports. Applicants with ROI experience are preferred; the work location is at 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
• Experience with redacting confidential information; ROI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review confidential/sensitive documents for required redactions.
• Process and track document requests; maintain logs and time spent on each request.
• Coordinate with supervisors and offices to ensure requests are properly fulfilled; respond to public inquiries.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and databases related to redactions and releases.

Skills

Independent decision-making

ROI experience

Document review

Job description

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Lead Administrative Support Assistant within the Documents Management Unit located in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Semi-monthly salary:

The current rate for this position is $1,863.12. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Annual Salary:

$44,714.88

Job Posting Number:

4101 8920414

Job Location:

This position will be located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO.

Why you'll love this position:

The Division of Legal Services' Document Management Unit is seeking a Lead Administrative Support Assistant in Jefferson City. This role requires independent decision-making and strong knowledge of agency policies and procedures related to redacting confidential or sensitive information. You will review large volumes of material, determine what can be released under federal and state law, apply careful judgment, and produce reports on completed work. Experience with Release of Information (ROI) is preferred.

What you'll do:

Key duties include reviewing confidential/sensitive documents for required redactions; processing and tracking document requests; advising your supervisor to ensure requests are properly fulfilled; estimating completion times; maintaining detailed logs of redactions and legal authorities; recording time spent on each request; coordinating with supervisors, local offices, and team members; responding to public inquiries; researching assigned issues; compiling relevant data; and preparing reports, spreadsheets, and databases.

Minimum Qualifications:

3-5 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.).

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Hannah Wright at [e-mail]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416.

Application Deadline:

September 15, 2026