Paralegal

Mandarich Law Group, LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401K plan with company match

Company paid Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

PTO, Float holiday

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading debt collection law firm in Kansas City is seeking a full-time Paralegal to provide essential administrative support to attorneys. Candidates must have law firm experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, assisting with civil litigation tasks, and more. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and must reside in the Kansas City area for court appearances. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior law firm experience - required.
• Basic knowledge of civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal team.
• Manage and organize legal documents.
• Draft releases and dismissals for Counterclaims in MO.

Skills

Prior law firm experience

Basic knowledge of civil litigation

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Notary license or ability to obtain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal management software (i.e. JST)

Job description

Description

Mandarich Law Group, LLP is a leading debt collection law firm with offices located in multiple states. We are currently recruiting a Paralegal for our Kansas City, MO office.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This role is in-office, and the candidate must live in Kansas City metropolitan area for court appearances. Base schedule is Monday through Friday with hours between 8AM to 5PM.

Interested applicants: We require a completed employment applicant and resume.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal team, including document preparation, filing, and general office tasks.
• Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards.
• Manage Counterclaims in MO, drafting releases and dismissals, regular communication with creditors/debtors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior law firm experience - required
• Basic knowledge of civil litigation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and legal management software (i.e. JST preferred)
• Must have Notary license or ability to obtain Notary license within 90 days of employment

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; 401K plan with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• PTO, Float holiday
• Paid Parental Leave

Compensation:

• Salary $25-$30/Hour DOE