PARALEGAL - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, and life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Many additional benefits

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a Public Administrator to handle court accountings, track assets, and draft legal documents. The role involves assisting with legal research and managing the docket for staff attorneys.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and prior litigation or probate experience. Benefits include health care, vacation time, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in litigation, probate administration, or real estate preferred.
• Must submit to and pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court accountings, inventories, and track assets.
• Draft probate pleadings and litigation documents.
• Assist in legal research on non‑routine probate matters.
• Control the docket for staff attorneys.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; work experience may substitute

Job description

Overview

Department: Public Administrator | Grade: 150 | Salary: $21.15/hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare court accountings, inventories, and track assets.
• Draft probate pleadings, litigation documents, settlements, closing documents, and complex pleadings for review by staff attorneys.
• Assist in factual and legal research on non‑routine probate matters and trial preparation on contested or litigated matters.
• Control the docket for staff attorneys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; work experience may substitute.
• Prior experience in litigation, probate administration, or real estate preferred.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Must submit to and pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, and life insurance.
• Vacation time, sick leave, and a pension plan.
• Many additional benefits.