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Paralegal

Description: 

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a full-time paralegal in the Warrensburg office.  The person hired will assist staff attorneys with orders of protection and general domestic relations litigation.  Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, completing intake interviews for general domestic relations cases; meeting with and fact-interviewing clients; assisting in drafting motions and other court documents; attending and participating in training and community outreach; working with local victim advocates and other legal professionals; and generally providing support to multiple staff attorneys. 

 

Legal Aid of Western Missouri offers a professional and friendly work environment with integrity as our guiding principle.  We are an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workplace. As with all job openings at Legal Aid, second language proficiency in a language commonly spoken by Legal Aid’s clients or potential clients, including but not limited to Spanish, will be viewed favorably in our hiring decision for this job.  The ability to speak in a second language, however, is not a requirement for the job.

 

Starting at $29,250 + DOE  

 

Benefits:  Medical & dental, life, vision, long & short-term disability insurances; 401K/match and retirement plans, paid vacation, sick & holidays; flexible spending account, parking reimbursement; commute reimbursement stipend if applicable; paid training and professional development; and a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

 

Requirements: 

The qualified candidate must have the following: two or four-year degree, or substantial related legal experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; and a desire to assist in the delivery of high quality legal assistance to low income people with domestic relations problems.

 

To Apply: 

Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume and cover letter. 

 

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@lawmo.org

 

Information

Submission Deadline: 
September 17, 2021
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
4001 Blue Parkway, Ste 300
Kansas City, MO 64130
United States
Phone: 816-474-6750