Legal Assistant

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Legal Assistant within the Eastern Litigation Unit located in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

You will provide legal support to attorneys representing the Department of Social Services (DSS), focusing on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements. You’ll work as part of a diverse team of attorneys and staff across Missouri.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree; or two or more years’ experience providing administrative support.
• Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism in written, oral, and in-person communications is required.
• Prior experience working in a legal environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• The duties of this position include providing direct administrative and legal support to attorneys in the regional office.
• Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, a Legal Assistant may perform research, file legal documents, facilitate case management, and draft legal instruments and correspondence.

Education

Associate's degree or 2+ years of admin support

Job description

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Legal Assistant within the Eastern Litigation Unit located in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Semi-monthly salary:

The current rate for this position is $1,970.39. 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:

$47,289.36

Job Posting Number:

4104 8869004

Job Location:

This position will be located in the Chesterfield State Office Building, 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Suite 120, Chesterfield, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families? Join our team of professionals providing legal support to attorneys that represent the Department of Social Services (DSS) in court, with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements. At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys and legal support staff located in offices all around the state.

What you’ll do:

• The duties of this position include providing direct administrative and legal support to attorneys in the regional office.
• Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, a Legal Assistant may perform research, file legal documents, facilitate case management, and draft legal instruments and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate’s degree; or two or more years’ experience providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Ability to exhibit professionalism in written, oral, and in-person communications is required. Prior experience working in a legal environment preferred but not required.

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.

Contact Information:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Lisa Soldan 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