Paralegal

Fathers & Families Support Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with 6% employer match

Employer paid medical

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid holidays

PTO with flexible work/life balance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Fathers & Families Support Center in Missouri is seeking a Paralegal to assist with legal advocacy, prepare documents, and support court proceedings. The role emphasizes handling divorce, custody, paternity, and child support matters with attention to client needs and accuracy.

Requirements include at least 3 years in legal services, excellent writing and communication, and a valid Missouri driver’s license with a willingness to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic relations law and public interest work.
• Strong writing ability and computer proficiency.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations and work with clients.
• Team oriented and committed to public service law mission.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on rights and obligations in divorce, custody, paternity, and child support.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal correspondence and documents.
• Prepare and update legal letters, memos, and filings.
• Provide legal advice in domestic relations and related areas.
• Travel to multiple locations as required.

Skills

Legal experience in domestic relations

Excellent writing skills

Public speaking

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Fathers & Families Support Center

Position Title: Paralegal

Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director, Coordinator, Lead Attorney

Direct Reports: N/A

Description of this role

This position is responsible for assisting with legal advocacy for Fathers & Families Support Center clients. Prepare legal documents and prepare for legal proceedings.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.

• Advise clients on their rights and obligations concerning divorce, custody, paternity, non-paternity, and/or child support cases.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain legal correspondence and documentation.
• Accurately prepare and/or update correspondence, reports, presentations, or other information including routine letters, memos, and legal documents.
• Provide legal advice to clients in the areas of domestic relations.
• Travel to multiple locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Legal experience in domestic relations.
• Previous experience in legal services and/or demonstrated commitment to public interest law. Ability to provide services to disadvantaged or disabled individuals strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent writing skills and be proficient with computers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Energetic and committed to public service law mission.
• Good communication skills to include public speaking.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.