Paralegal

Adams & Martin Group; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick leave

Overtime pay

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Jefferson City, MO seeks a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to support one primary attorney in a fast‑paced civil practice spanning Personal Injury, Administrative Law, Family Law, Criminal, and Business matters.

The role is full-time, in-office with occasional remote work during inclement weather. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, ordering medical records, communicating with insurers, calendar management, and e-filing in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in a legal or administrative role preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Professional demeanour on the phone and in person.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal correspondence (no templates).
• Order medical records.
• Communicate with insurance companies.
• Assist with attorney calendaring, e-filing (state and federal), and deadlines.
• Set meetings and attend consultations and internal team meetings.
• Maintain case files and organize documentation.
• Attend paralegal team meetings.
• Use Microsoft Office, Adobe; familiarity with CaseNet and federal filing systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Phone & in-person professionalism

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal certificate or degree (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

CaseNet

Job description

We are a well-respected, fast-paced law firm based in Jefferson City, Missouri, with a collaborative environment consisting of 5 attorneys and a support team of 9 (including part-time staff and interns). Our firm handles primarily civil matters, with a focus on Personal Injury, Administrative Law, some Family Law, minor Criminal, and Business Law cases.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our team full-time. This role will support one primary attorney (with potential collaboration with others) and will play an integral part in ensuring legal and administrative workflows run smoothly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal correspondence (no templates - strong drafting skills required)
• Ordering medical records
• Communicating with Insurance companies
• Assist with attorney calendaring, e-filing (state and occasional federal), and managing deadlines
• Set meetings, attend consultations and internal team meetings
• Maintain case files and organise documentation
• Attend regular paralegal team meetings
• Utilise Microsoft Office and Adobe; familiarity with CaseNet and federal filing systems is a plus
• Interact professionally with clients and team members, handling varying personalities with diplomacy and confidence

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Prior experience in a legal or administrative role preferred
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Professional demeanour on the phone and in person
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines
• Positive attitude and a "thick skin" - ability to adapt to diverse personalities on the team

Bonus Qualifications (Not Required):

• Paralegal certificate or degree
• Experience with e‑filing in Missouri state courts or federal courts
• Experience working in Personal Injury, Administrative, or Family Law
• Work Setting: Full-time in-office (occasional remote work possible during inclement weather)
• Interview process includes 1 interview with the Office Manager (supervisor) and possibly one attorney
• Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 based on experience
• Benefits (after 60-day probation):
• 10 days PTO + 10 days sick leave
• Time‑and‑a‑half overtime pay (hourly role)
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• IRA with up to 3% employer match
• Health insurance: 80% employer‑paid premiums
• Observance of all federal and state holidays
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.