AI summary
Legal Assistant role supporting the Family Support department at Jackson County, Missouri (local government). You'll prepare and manage legal documents and case files, support attorneys with trial preparation, and liaise with law enforcement to gather evidence. Standout perk: excellent benefits including pension, healthcare and paid leave.
Key skills
Typing and formatting legal documentsDrafting complaints, informations and indictmentsPreparing jury instructionsDrafting legal motions and trial briefsLegal researchCase file preparation and document collationTrial preparation support for attorneysInterviewing witnesses and victimsOffice file maintenance and records managementBackground check and drug screening compliance
Pays $22.96 per hour, which is in line with an entry-to-mid level legal assistant role in local government.
You'll thrive here if you have several years' experience producing legal documents and case materials and enjoy supporting attorneys and coordinating with law enforcement in a public-service setting.
Why apply
- Excellent benefits and pension plan
- Serve the citizens of Jackson County
- Vacation time and sick leave
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: Family Support Grade: 170 Salary: $22.96/hour Job Duties: Responsible for typing charging documents (Complaints, Information, and Indictments), jury instructions, various legal motions and trial briefs, drafting letters and memorandums, and collecting and collating reports for preparing case files. Assist and prepare information for attorneys for trial preparation and work with all intuits of law enforcement for gathering any actual evidence regarding a given case. Responsible for maintaining office files, screen telephone calls and assists office visitors Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred. Three years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!