Public Sector Paralegal: Litigation & Research

City of Springfield (MO); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join our legal team in the Prosecutor's Office. Our paralegals assist in preparing, reviewing, and summarizing legal documents and contracts, and conduct legal research for complex matters.

They work autonomously in a litigation support role, aiding in cases for nonjury and jury trials and hearings. Must be able to type at 50 words per minute and pass a typing test prior to interviewing.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with at least 12 hours of legal coursework such as civil trial procedures, legal research and writing, ethics and introduction to law.
• At least two years of paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree with listed coursework and at least six months of litigation or transactional law experience.
• Must type accurately at about 50 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, reviewing and summarizing legal documents and contracts; conduct legal research.
• Work autonomously in a litigation support role and assist in preparing cases for nonjury and jury trials and other hearings.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Legal research

Litigation support

Education

Associates degree in Legal Studies or related

Bachelor's degree in related field with listed coursework

Job description

The City of Springfield Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join our legal team in the Prosecutor's Office. Our paralegals assist in preparing, reviewing, and summarizing legal documents and contracts, and conduct legal research for complex matters.

They work autonomously in a litigation support role, aiding in cases for nonjury and jury trials and hearings. Must be able to type at 50 words per minute and pass a typing test prior to interviewing.