Legal Secretary - Public Benefits Unit
Legal Aid is in search of a Legal Secretary to work for the Public Benefits Unit in the Central Office in Kansas City, Missouri. The secretary will provide administrative and secretarial support for attorneys and paralegals. This position is responsible for data entry, filing, mailing, and typing legal pleadings, letters and briefs. Other administrative support tasks may be assigned as necessary. The Legal Secretary is responsible for maintaining a high level of confidentiality of sensitive matters that arise within the office. A substantial part of this position also includes providing backup support for our busy switchboard and intake applications desk. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
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 LAWMO, second language proficiency in a language commonly spoken by LAWMO’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.
The qualified applicant must have the following: typing ability; spelling, grammar and proofreading skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; and client service skills. Legal experience preferred.
Salary $31,250 - $44,822 DOE
Benefits: Medical & dental, life, vision, long & short-term disability insurances; 401K/match and retirement plans; paid vacation, sick, and holidays; flexible spending account.
Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter. This position reports to Mike Miller, Supervising Attorney, Public Benefits Unit.
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.