Paralegal

Job Description:

Paralegal

Description

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Paralegal within the Kansas City Metro Litigation Unit .

Job Posting Number: 4105 8860020

Semi-monthly Salary: $2,387.06

Annual Salary: $57,289.44

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: Fletcher Daniels Office Building, 615 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families? Join our team of professionals providing legal support to attorneys that represent the Department of Social Services (DSS) in court, with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements. At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys and legal support staff located in offices all around the state.

What you’ll do: This is a second-level legal support position responsible for providing complex legal support to attorneys and for supervising legal support staff. The duties of this position include supervising a team of 2-9 legal assistants, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, preparing for hearings and trial, and corresponding on behalf of regional litigation attorneys. Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, a Legal Assistant may perform research, file legal documents, facilitate case management, and draft legal instruments and correspondence. This position ensures that lower-level support work is done in compliance with standardized procedures.

This position will require regular in-state daytime travel. Although at times more frequent travel may be necessary, this position is anticipated to require full-day or overnight travel approximately 3-5 days per month, to include meetings with the DLS regional and central offices.

Minimum Qualifications: Paralegal certification; an Associate’s degree plus one or more years of experience providing direct legal support; or three or more years of experience providing direct legal support. Comprehensive knowledge of business grammar, composition, and spelling required. Proficient knowledge of computer information systems, software (such as Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat), and office technology required. Effective critical thinking, time management, organizational, and communication skills are required. Experience performing legal research through LexisNexis, Westlaw, or another legal research platform is preferred, but not required. Preference will be given to those with prior experience providing direct legal support.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position, please contact Lisa Soldan at lisa.soldan@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary:

$57,289.44 per Year