Legal Assistant - Southwest

State-of-Missour; Springfield (MO); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) in Springfield, MO is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple Litigation attorneys in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court matters. This first-level legal support position requires accurate administrative tasks and the ability to draft instruments and correspondence under attorney supervision.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or 2–4 years in a legal environment; substitutions may be allowed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-4 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Substitutions may be allowed.

Responsabilités

• Support multiple Litigation attorneys in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court cases.
• Provide direct administrative and legal support under attorney guidance; draft instruments and correspondence.

Connaissances

Legal support

Formation

Associate degree or 2-4 years legal experience

Description du poste

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) is looking for a(n) Legal Assistant to join our team in the Southwest Section, located in Springfield, MO.

Job Posting Number

4106 8869039

Semi-monthly salary

$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 Location

149 Park Central Sq. Springfield, MO 65806 All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

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

This is a first-level legal support position responsible for directly supporting multiple Litigation attorneys who advise and represent the Department and its program divisions in various types of cases in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court, and administrative hearings. 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

Associate degree or 2-4 years of experience in a legal environment. (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: Marina Wagner at [e-mail]. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at [e-mail] or call 573-526-0416.

Recruitment Area

All Qualified Candidates.

Application Deadline

October 22, 2026