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Family Law Legal Assistant

ADAMS & MARTIN GROUP
Kansas City, MO
$45K-$56K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Family Law legal team. The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, draft and prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, manage calendars and provide clerical, administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys.

Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development, demonstration of initiative, and mentoring teammates are essential in this role.

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years related experience. ALS, PLS or CPS certification or a paralegal certificate will be considered in lieu of experience.

Must have awareness of basic legal terminology and court filing requirements. Working knowledge of legal time entry, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Working knowledge of basic office functions.

Compensation : $22-$27 / hour plus benefits ($45K to $56K annually)

Benefits :

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Benefit Spending Plan (Section 125)
  • 401(k) with Firm Matching
  • Free Parking
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Discounted Legal Services
  • Pet-friendly Workplace

No remote work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

To apply please email your resume to [email protected]

19 days ago
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