Paralegal – Office of General Counsel

Paralegal

Office of the General Counsel

Annual Salary Range: $38,000 – $45,000

The core hours for this position are from 8:00 PM-4:00 PM, but there is flexibility beyond the core hours.

Why you will love this position: Come be a part of our team! DOLIR’s Office of General Counsel is a fast-paced environment of professionals working to serve Missouri citizens. The paralegal will assist DOLIR attorneys as they provide advice to DOLIR departments and represent the agency in administrative hearings, circuit courts, and the Missouri Court of Appeals.

What You Will Do:

Assist 6+ attorneys with schedules and calendarsDistribute assignments and monitor attorney caseloads; maintain spreadsheets of attorney assignmentsSchedule WebEx meetings; organize topics of discussion for weekly team meetingsCoordinate Sunshine Law requestsEnsure that confidential information is safeguarded and that information is shared according to statutes, regulations, and proceduresRegister attorneys for conferences and trainings as needed; make travel arrangementsAssign and monitor fiscal note reviews and attorney research memosPrepare and file legal documentsEnsure organized storage of electronic documents within shared office drivesArchive records and keep track of record retention requirementsHandle incoming and outgoing mailMaintain inventory of office equipmentAssist as needed with legislative bill draftingAssist with troubleshooting technical issues

All You Need For Success:

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree AND 1 year of experience AND a paralegal certificationOR 5 or more years of experience in a legal environment (substitutions may be allowed)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of the Missouri Sunshine LawStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including ExcelExcellent customer service skillsStrong organization skillsAbility to multi-task, problem-solve, and self-startAbility to manage multiple databases and electronic filesAbility to work in a team environment

If you have questions about this position please contact: Andrea Follett, DOLIR Office of General Counsel, andrea.follett@labor.mo.gov ; (573) 751-3922

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What You Will Do:

Assist 6+ attorneys with schedules and calendarsDistribute assignments and monitor attorney caseloads; maintain spreadsheets of attorney assignmentsSchedule WebEx meetings; organize topics of discussion for weekly team meetingsCoordinate Sunshine Law requestsEnsure that confidential information is safeguarded, and that information is shared according to statutes, regulations, and proceduresRegister attorneys for conferences and trainings as needed; make travel arrangementsAssign and monitor fiscal note reviews and attorney research memosPrepare and file legal documentsEnsure organized storage of electronic documents within shared office drivesArchive records and keep track of record retention requirementsHandle incoming and outgoing mailMaintain inventory of office equipmentAssist as needed with legislative bill draftingAssist with troubleshooting technical issues

Qualifications

5 or more years of experience in a legal environment OR Associate degree AND 1 year of experience AND a paralegal certification

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Desired Attributes

Knowledge and understanding of the Missouri Sunshine LawStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including ExcelExcellent customer service skillsStrong organization skillsAbility to multi-task, problem-solve, and self-startAbility to manage multiple databases and electronic filesAbility to work in a team environment

More Reasons To Love This Position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: Andrea Follett, DOLIR Office of General Counsel at andrea.follett@labor.mo.gov or (573) 751-3922.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.