Paralegal
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
FULL-TIME LITIGATION SUPPORT PARALEGAL
WARRENSBURG OFFICE
Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a full-time paralegal in the Warrensburg office. This position supports staff attorneys in orders of protection and general domestic relations litigation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, screening and interviewing potential clients; researching family law issues; drafting legal documents for attorney review; gathering information and records from third parties; assisting clients with their responses to discovery; communicating with court staff, shelter advocates, and other legal professionals; performing outreach duties as assigned; assisting attorneys in file maintenance and file closings; and other duties and special projects as assigned. Some same-day travel to meet with clients and attend court is necessary.FULL-TIME LITIGATION SUPPORT PARALEGAL
WARRENSBURG OFFICE
The qualified candidate must have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or certificate program in paralegal studies, or previous experience as a paralegal;
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal communication principles and practices;
- general competency in using a computer and working in Word and Excel;
- Familiarity with family law is helpful, but not required.
Legal Aid of Western Missouri offers a professional and friendly work environment with integrity as our guiding principle. We are an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. As with all job openings at Legal Aid, second language proficiency in a language commonly spoken by Legal Aid's clients or potential clients, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali or Dinka will be viewed favorably in our hiring decision for this job. The ability to speak in a second language, however, is not a requirement for this job.
Benefits: Hybrid work schedule; Medical & dental, life, vision, long & short-term disability insurances; 401K/match and retirement plans; paid vacation, sick & holidays; flexible spending account; commute reimbursement stipend if applicable; paid training and professional development; and a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This position is eligible for hybrid work following successful completion of a probationary period.
Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter. The supervisor for this position is Courtney Noll, Managing Attorney of the Warrensburg Office.
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@lawmo.org.
Job Type: Full Time
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