Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

$34,986 - $43,680/Yr

Stange Law Firm, Pc - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Stange Law Firm, PC is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Full-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our team in Springfield, Missouri. This position is ideal for legal professionals who are passionate about Family Law and are looking to make a significant impact in the lives of families facing legal challenges such as divorce, legal separation, paternity actions, and estate planning. Our firm is committed to achieving the best possible results for our clients, and we pride ourselves on our excellent reputation and the quality of our legal services. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are essential to the smooth operation of our law office. You will greet clients, manage communications, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct legal research. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be vital as you ensure the accuracy of all documents and assist with administrative duties. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and to grow your career within one of the largest family law firms in the country. We are proud to promote from within and offer advancement opportunities for our employees. At Stange Law Firm, we value our employees and offer competitive pay, productivity bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. We also provide paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and personal days, as well as paid holidays and the option to take your birthday as a paid leave. Our firm is committed to supporting your professional development and providing you with the tools you need to succeed, including a company-paid laptop. If you are looking for a rewarding career in family law, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Responsibilities

• Greet all clients and take accurate messages when individuals are not available.
• Receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and send and receive faxes.
• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence.
• Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizing files and pleading panels, and calendaring telephone communication.
• Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices.
• Make copies and enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day.
• Perform any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team.

Requirements

• Law firm experience preferred.
• Domestic experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PC programs.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior family law or litigation experience.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid sick time
• Productivity bonuses
• Accidental insurance coverage
• Critical illness insurance coverage
• Short term disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage up to age 100
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday leave
• Company paid laptop.