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Posted : Friday, July 26, 2024 11:59 PM
Paralegal (Temporary)
Hannibal Office
In Person, Hybrid, or Remote options available
Job Summary:
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
, is a non-profit law firm that provides civil legal assistance to persons living with low income/low opportunity, and advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services.
Proudly, we partner with the community agencies to improve lives, promote fairness, and create opportunities for those in need.
Currently, the Hannibal Office is seeking a temporary, full-time Paralegal to further its legal assistance for clients in northeastern Missouri, including older adult clients.
The Paralegal will provide legal support, direction, and document preparation for client cases.
The selected candidate will assist in the areas of dissolution of marriage, parenting plan establishment, paternity, child support, temporary and full orders of protection in family law cases, and other civil cases including housing, consumer, and public benefits.
This position will concentrate on civil cases in Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Montgomery, Pike, Shelby, Macon, Lewis, Knox, Adair, Clark, Scotland, and Schuyler counties in northeastern Missouri.
Responsibilities: Perform word processing tasks, including client correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
Monitor cases and conduct fact investigation, document gathering and legal research.
Interact with clients to coordinate meetings, signing, paperwork and handling of routine assignments, such as court filings, through Missouri Case.
net e-filing.
Assist Managing Attorney by serving as a liaison and building positive working relationships with community partnering agencies.
Manage difficult and/or emotional situations and respond promptly to client needs.
Enter and verify data in case management system.
Assist with grant reporting.
Open, maintain, and close files.
Assist interns and volunteers when needed.
Participate in community outreach and events and generate outreach materials, especially for older adults.
Assist with administrative office tasks as needed.
Qualifications: High school education is required; at least 2 years of college education with paralegal studies or related field preferred.
Knowledge of domestic violence strongly preferred.
Ability to work effectively in crisis situations with diverse individuals.
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Must be willing to become a Missouri Notary Public.
Ability to develop positive relationships and rapport with survivors of domestic violence.
Ability to work with as well as maintain positive working relationships with community partners.
Must have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and be able to quickly learn new IT systems.
Must take initiative, have sound judgment, excellent organization, as well as a good work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork.
Who we are: LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services.
We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need.
Since 1956, LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri.
We accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which are in our priorities, e.
g.
, family law for victims of domestic violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits, consumer, education, disability, community economic development, and immigration.
As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task forces/coalitions.
LSEM also has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.
How to Apply: Upload your resume and cover letter through our online application.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Salary and Benefits Information: Salary range for this position is $39,500-$59,200.
Specific salary within the range will be determined by years of experience.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Submission Deadline: Applications will be considered until position is filled.
At Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, and those who have been historically disadvantaged to apply.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that represents our community and to be an inclusive environment for all employees.
Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is available.
Those applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact Human Resources at e-mail hr@lsem.
org.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
, is a non-profit law firm that provides civil legal assistance to persons living with low income/low opportunity, and advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services.
Proudly, we partner with the community agencies to improve lives, promote fairness, and create opportunities for those in need.
Currently, the Hannibal Office is seeking a temporary, full-time Paralegal to further its legal assistance for clients in northeastern Missouri, including older adult clients.
The Paralegal will provide legal support, direction, and document preparation for client cases.
The selected candidate will assist in the areas of dissolution of marriage, parenting plan establishment, paternity, child support, temporary and full orders of protection in family law cases, and other civil cases including housing, consumer, and public benefits.
This position will concentrate on civil cases in Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Montgomery, Pike, Shelby, Macon, Lewis, Knox, Adair, Clark, Scotland, and Schuyler counties in northeastern Missouri.
Responsibilities: Perform word processing tasks, including client correspondence, pleadings, and other documents.
Monitor cases and conduct fact investigation, document gathering and legal research.
Interact with clients to coordinate meetings, signing, paperwork and handling of routine assignments, such as court filings, through Missouri Case.
net e-filing.
Assist Managing Attorney by serving as a liaison and building positive working relationships with community partnering agencies.
Manage difficult and/or emotional situations and respond promptly to client needs.
Enter and verify data in case management system.
Assist with grant reporting.
Open, maintain, and close files.
Assist interns and volunteers when needed.
Participate in community outreach and events and generate outreach materials, especially for older adults.
Assist with administrative office tasks as needed.
Qualifications: High school education is required; at least 2 years of college education with paralegal studies or related field preferred.
Knowledge of domestic violence strongly preferred.
Ability to work effectively in crisis situations with diverse individuals.
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Must be willing to become a Missouri Notary Public.
Ability to develop positive relationships and rapport with survivors of domestic violence.
Ability to work with as well as maintain positive working relationships with community partners.
Must have a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and be able to quickly learn new IT systems.
Must take initiative, have sound judgment, excellent organization, as well as a good work ethic, flexibility, and teamwork.
Who we are: LSEM advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services.
We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness and create opportunities for those in need.
Since 1956, LSEM has provided high-quality civil legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people in 21 counties in Missouri.
We accomplish our mission through systemic advocacy/impact litigation and individual case work in a wide range of substantive civil areas which are in our priorities, e.
g.
, family law for victims of domestic violence, prevention of homelessness/housing, health, public benefits, consumer, education, disability, community economic development, and immigration.
As part of our community education/outreach efforts, LSEM works with over 150 agencies and participates in over 35 task forces/coalitions.
LSEM also has a vibrant Volunteer Lawyers Program.
How to Apply: Upload your resume and cover letter through our online application.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Salary and Benefits Information: Salary range for this position is $39,500-$59,200.
Specific salary within the range will be determined by years of experience.
This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Submission Deadline: Applications will be considered until position is filled.
At Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people of all abilities, and those who have been historically disadvantaged to apply.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that represents our community and to be an inclusive environment for all employees.
Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is available.
Those applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact Human Resources at e-mail hr@lsem.
org.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
• Phone : NA
• Location : Hannibal, MO
• Post ID: 9006254550
