Legal Assistant - Family Support

Jackson County, MO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, MO is seeking a skilled legal support specialist to type charging docs, draft legal materials, and prepare case files. The role supports attorneys and coordinates with law enforcement for evidence gathering while maintaining orderly office operations.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with an Associate’s degree preferred and at least three years of secretarial experience, including legal document preparation and witness interviews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of secretarial experience required.
• Three years of experience in law research, legal document preparation, interviewing witnesses and facts gathering.

Responsibilities

• Type charging documents (Complaints, Information, Indictments), jury instructions, and various motions and trial briefs.
• Draft letters and memoranda; collect and collate reports for case files.
• Assist attorneys for trial preparation and coordinate with law enforcement for evidence gathering.
• Maintain office files; screen telephone calls and assist office visitors.

Skills

Typing

Secretarial experience

Legal document preparation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Job 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: Family SupportGrade: 170Salary: $22.96/hrJob DutiesResponsible for typing charging documents (Complaints, Information, and Indictments), jury instructions, various legal motions and trial briefs, drafting letters and memorandums, and collecting and collating reports for preparing case files .Assists and prepares information for attorneys for trial preparation and work with all intuits of law enforcement for gathering any actual evidence regarding a given case .Responsible for maintaining office files, screen telephone calls and assists office visitors .Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.Must have a High School Diploma/GED, Associate's degree preferred and 3 years secretarial experience.Three years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.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!