SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a professional to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team. You will coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, and discovery, while communicating with law enforcement, defense counsel, and records departments.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Five years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and facts investigation.
• Must be certified and pass yearly REJIS testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team.
• Coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, and prepare legal documents, pleadings, and discovery.
• Communicate with law enforcement, defense counsel, records departments and others; proofread and format materials.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Interviewing witnesses

Investigation of facts

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

REJIS certification

Job description

It'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.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!