Job Description

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm has an immediate opening for a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join the team that provides strategic legal support and guidance at the firm's office in Union, Missouri.

Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, a paternity action, or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

This position offers a competitive starting salary, an outstanding benefits package, employer matched 401K after one year and paid time off.

• In lieu of a receptionist, shall greet all clients and take accurate messages (with the proper return phone number and name of the person calling) when individuals are not available, receives deliveries by courier or messenger, and received and sends faxes.

• Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence.

• Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared.

• Performs administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizes files and pleading panels, calendaring telephone communication.

• Conducts legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law libraries, public records, and offices.

• Takes messages when individuals are not available, receives deliveries by courier or messenger, and receives and sends faxes.

• Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day.

• Performs any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team.

For more information please visit www.stangelawfirm.com. E-mail resume and references to the Recruiting Director.

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following:

• Paralegal degree or certificate and/or 3+ years of legal experience (preferred, but not required)
• Domestic experience preferred
• Familiarity with PC programs
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Additional information

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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