Paralegal

LeoForce; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Generous PTO

401(k)

Career growth

Job summary

LeoForce is hiring a mid-level paralegal in Columbia, MO to support a team of lawyers by preparing documents, conducting research, and maintaining organized case files. The role emphasizes compliance, case management, and litigation support in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of paralegal experience and an ABA-approved certificate, with strong organizational and communication skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved institution, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent knowledge of legal procedures, terminologies, and document review.
• Strong experience in case management, legal compliance, and litigation support.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly.
• Proactive work ethic, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal assistance to our team of lawyers, including preparing legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring all documents are properly filed and organized.
• Managing cases from inception through resolution, including maintaining detailed case files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all case documents are accurately recorded and updated.
• Ensuring legal compliance in all operations by staying abreast of current laws, rulings, and regulations, and advising the legal team accordingly.
• Reviewing and summarizing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and discovery requests, and drafting legal memoranda and briefs.
• Providing litigation support, including preparing for trials, organizing exhibits, assisting with witness preparation, and managing all trial-related logistics.
• Collaborating with the legal team to strategize on case management and ensure all legal procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent/team player

Education

ABA-approved Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

Columbia,MO, US

Responsibilities

• 1. Providing legal assistance to our team of lawyers, including preparing legal documents, conducting research, and ensuring all documents are properly filed and organized.
• 2. Managing cases from inception through resolution, including maintaining detailed case files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all case documents are accurately recorded and updated.
• 3. Ensuring legal compliance in all operations by staying abreast of current laws, rulings, and regulations, and advising the legal team accordingly.
• 4. Reviewing and summarizing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and discovery requests, and drafting legal memoranda and briefs.
• 5. Providing litigation support, which includes preparing for trials, organizing exhibits, assisting with witness preparation, and managing all trial-related logistics.
• 6. Collaborating with the legal team to strategize on case management and ensure all legal procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• 2. A Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved institution, or equivalent.
• 3. Proficiency in legal research tools and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• 4. Excellent knowledge of legal procedures, terminologies, and document review.
• 5. Strong experience in case management, legal compliance, and litigation support.
• 6. Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and succinctly.
• 8. A proactive work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a dedicated, ambitious, and experienced paralegal with a passion for law and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and challenging environment. Join us and be part of our success story!

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Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits Offering
• Generous PTO
• 401(K)
• Collaborative environment which offers career advancement

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