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State of Missouri · 2 hours ago

Legal Assistant - Gladstone

Gladstone, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

The State of Missouri is dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney. They are seeking a motivated and organized Legal Assistant to assist attorneys with client intake, case preparation, and various administrative tasks.

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Hiring Manager

Taylor Derritt

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with client intake interviews and case preparation

Locate and copy discovery materials for case files

Organize and summarize client files for easy reference

Contact and interview clients and witnesses to gather necessary information

Prepare reports and serve subpoenas as required

Conduct limited legal research under attorney supervision

Assist attorneys during court proceedings

Make indigence determinations based on MSPD guidelines

Attend court in-person or via webex and interact with judges and other court personnel on matters related to indigence determinations

Conduct jail and prison visits with clients

Monitor court e-notices and update client files and attorney calendars

Frequently interact with the public, including answering phones, responding to client and family inquiries, and staffing the reception desk during public business hours

Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the legal team

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeMS Office Suite proficiencyOrganizational skillsCommunication abilitiesLegal experienceInterpersonal abilitiesTeamworkIndependent workAttention to detail