Paralegal II (Litigation Support Paralegal)

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is seeking a full-time paralegal to help further its mission of providing equal access to justice for low-income and vulnerable individuals.  The Litigation Support Paralegal assists the staff attorneys on the Housing Plus Team who have primary responsibility for assisting tenants facing evictions, HUD-assisted subsidy terminations, and fair housing issues.  The Litigation Support Paralegal acts as a legal assistant to these attorneys, and the job duties of this position include drafting advice letters and court pleadings; gathering information and records from third parties; and conducting client interviews.

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 workforce.  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, Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali or Dinka 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 this job.  This position is full-time Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:  Client interviews; drafting advice letters and court pleadings; assist in gathering information relevant to the client’s case; communicate with court staff; assist attorneys in file maintenance; and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary:  Contingent on experience.

Benefits:  Medical & dental, life, vision, long & short term disability insurances; 401k/match and retirement plans; paid vacation, sick, and holidays; flexible spending account; paid travel; paid training and professional development.