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About this SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT role at Jackson County

Jackson County · Onsite · Kansas City, MO

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: Prosecutor

Grade: 180

Salary: $24.06/hour


Job Duties:


  • Provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys and the legal assistant team.
  • Works closely with attorneys to support the day-to-day operations of the practice, coordinate case-related activities, manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and communicate with law enforcement, defense counsel, records departments and others.
  • Prepares, proofreads, edits, and formats legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related materials
  • This position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the overall team.




Minimum Qualifications:


  • High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred
  • Five years of prior experience in law research, preparation of legal documents, interviewing witnesses and victims and investigation of facts.
  • Must be certified and pass yearly test to use REJIS.
  • 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! 

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How this Paralegal salary compares

This role pays $50,045/yr — in line with the typical range for Paralegal roles.

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About Jackson County

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!

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