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Legal Assistant

Merrick, Baker & Strauss, P.C.
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

We are a small firm looking for a legal assistant to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks focusing on bankruptcy and foreclosure. You will work under the supervision of our bankruptcy attorneys and will also provide support in other assigned legal cases, including but not limited to insurance litigation. We provide a paid / reserved parking space in the lot attached to our building.

While the salary may be lower than you desire, we do bonus periodically to offset a higher salary, and health insurance for full-time employees is paid 100% by the firm. If you are looking for part-time (20 hours a week) hour wage could be higher.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers (including transcription and document filing)
  • Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
  • Conduct thorough statistical / documentary research
  • Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
  • Preserve an update case record system
  • Maintain and update inventories of contact details
  • Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Skills

  • Proven experience as legal assistant
  • Experience with TABS software a plus
  • Knowledge of bankruptcy terminology and court system a plus
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, Dictaphone etc.)
  • Working knowledge of bankruptcy software systems is a plus
  • Proficiency in English
  • Outstanding time-management and typing skills
  • Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
  • Legal secretary or paralegal certification or diploma not necessary - experience is the key
  • Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

    Benefits for Full-Time Employees :

  • Flexible schedule
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Schedule :

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Work Location : In person

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