Senior Legal Assistant — Prosecutor's Office Support

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

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.