Senior Paralegal & Litigation Support Lead

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's Division of Legal Services in the Kansas City Metro – Western Litigation Unit seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys providing legal services to the Department of Social Services in court, focusing on permanency including reunification and guardianship.

This position oversees a team of 2–9 legal assistants, performs legal research, drafts documents, prepares for hearings, and travels within Missouri as needed (3–5 days per month).

Qualifications

• Associate degree and paralegal certification, or 5+ years legal experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 2-9 legal assistants and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Perform legal research, draft documents, and prepare for hearings and trial.
• Correspond on behalf of regional litigation attorneys and manage case files.
• Travel within-state for meetings and hearings (approx. 3-5 days per month).

Skills

Legal research

Team supervision

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

State of Missouri's Division of Legal Services in the Kansas City Metro – Western Litigation Unit seeks a Paralegal to support attorneys providing legal services to the Department of Social Services in court, focusing on permanency including reunification and guardianship.

This position oversees a team of 2–9 legal assistants, performs legal research, drafts documents, prepares for hearings, and travels within Missouri as needed (3–5 days per month).