Paralegal – Social Security & Admin Hearings

Legal-Aid-of-Western-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time case-handling paralegal in the Kansas City office to support attorneys on Social Security and education matters in administrative law proceedings.

The role involves in-depth intake, client interviews, preparing documents, representing clients at hearings, and organizing case files. A Bachelor's or related paralegal credential is required, with strong research and communication skills; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or paralegal certificate program.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles and practices.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with clients with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth intake interviews with applicants and gather facts and documents.
• Represent clients at administrative hearings.
• Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents.
• Maintain and organize client files and case-related documents.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal research techniques

Interpersonal skills

Client interviews

Case intake

Education

Bachelor's/Associate/Paralegal certificate

Job description

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time case-handling paralegal in the Kansas City office to support attorneys on Social Security and education matters in administrative law proceedings.

The role involves in-depth intake, client interviews, preparing documents, representing clients at hearings, and organizing case files. A Bachelor's or related paralegal credential is required, with strong research and communication skills; bilingual Spanish a plus.