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Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Lee's Summit, MO) Lee's Summit, Missouri Build Your Career with One of the Nation's Leading Family Law Firms Full‑Time Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi‑state family law firm dedicated exclusively to domestic relations matters. The firm helps clients with divorce, child custody disputes, paternity actions, modifications, estate planning, adoption, and other family‑law matters. What You'll Do As a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, you will play an important role in helping attorneys provide outstanding legal representation and exceptional client service. Responsibilities Professionally greet clients and visitors; answer telephone calls and accurately relay messages. Schedule appointments and assist with client communications; coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties. Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents; prepare filings for courts and other agencies. Maintain organized electronic and physical client files; calendar hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments. Assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation support. Perform electronic filing with courts, organize files and legal documents, process mail, scan, copy, and distribute documents. Enter billable time into the firm’s timekeeping software on the same day work is performed. Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the firm’s case‑management software; maintain accurate records and documentation. Qualifications Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm preferred, but not required. Family law or litigation experience preferred, but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software. A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team. Experienced family law paralegals and legal assistants may be considered for Senior Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant positions with additional responsibilities and work‑from‑home eligibility. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Productivity bonus opportunities. 401(k) with employer matching. Roth retirement option. 95–99% employer‑paid medical insurance for employees (depending on state) and related buy‑up options. Health Savings Account (HSA) options. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage. Paid vacation. Five paid sick days. Three paid personal days. Nine paid holidays. Paid birthday leave for full‑time employees. Work‑from‑home opportunities for eligible Senior Paralegals and Senior Legal Assistants after one year of employment. Company‑issued laptop. Employee referral bonus opportunities. Advancement opportunities within a growing multi‑state law firm. Firm that promotes from within. Ongoing professional development. Collaborative, supportive, and team‑oriented work environment. Additional Details Office Hours: Monday‑Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All information submitted will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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