SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Jackson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson in Kansas City, MO seeks a Senior Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support within the prosecutor's office. The role supports attorneys, coordinates case-related activities, and ensures deadlines are met.

You will prepare, proofread, edit, and format legal documents and communications, working closely with law enforcement, defense counsel, and records departments with independence and strong judgment.

Qualifications

• Legal support experience is required for handling case documents.
• Strong administrative and organization skills are necessary.
• Ability to interact professionally with law enforcement and defense counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team.
• Prepares, proofreads, edits, and formats legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinates case-related activities, manages deadlines, and communicates with stakeholders.

Skills

Legal support

Administrative support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

## SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANTApply: Kansas City, MO: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR102926It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Department:** Prosecutor**Grade:** 180**Salary:** $24.06/hour **Job Duties:** * Provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team.* Works closely with attorneys to support the day-to-day operations of the practice, coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and communicate with law enforcement, defense counsel, records departments and others.* Prepares, proofreads, edits, and formats legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related materials* This position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the overall team.**Minimum Qualifications:** * High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred* Five years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.* Must be certified and pass yearly test to use REJIS.* Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.