Litigation Support Paralegal

Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Consumer Protection Unit is seeking a litigation support paralegal to assist our team in representing clients with limited income in consumer cases, including debt collection defense, bankruptcy, probate, and foreclosure defense and loan modifications. 

Key Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities required to assist attorneys in the completion of cases or assignments, including: 

• Conduct in-depth interviews with eligible applicants about their legal problems, completing full intake to gather the facts, documents, and details attorneys need to evaluate the case. 
• Assist attorneys with research and preparation of legal documents, including pleadings. 
• Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties in a professional manner.  
• Prepare letters and correspondence to clients and third parties, ensuring appropriate form, style, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  
• Attend scheduled outreach events 
• Maintain and organize client files and case-related documents in accordance with Legal Aid's records management protocols.  
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.  

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies 
• Knowledge of legal terminology, principles, and practices and legal research techniques 
• Familiar with local, state and federal laws and regulations 
• Relevant computer software knowledge and experience 
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff attorneys and collaborate with support staff 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with consumer issues such as debt defense, bankruptcy, probate, and home foreclosures and loan modifications  
• Experience in a legal, nonprofit, or social services setting 
• Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly Spanish 
• Familiarity with case management systems or legal technology platforms 

Location 

This role is an in-person role based in Legal Aid's Central office. Regular in-office attendance is the expectation for this role. Legal Aid offers flexible work arrangements to support employees in maintaining schedules that enable them to perform at their best. 

Compensation and Benefits 

The salary for this position starts at $51,750 on Legal Aid’s formal salary scale. Placement above the starting point is based on years of relevant experience and internal equity. Employees who demonstrate fluency in a second language are eligible for an annual salary supplement of $3,600. 

Legal Aid offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options 
• Dental Plan 
• Vision Plan 
• Life Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Accident Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care 
• Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid CLE and Bar Dues 
• Paid Time Off:  Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays 
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program 
• Travel and parking reimbursement 
• 401k and up to 3.5% employer match 

Please submit your resume and cover letter at http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings.   

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].