Legal Assistant

Overview

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for a Legal Assistant within the Eastern Region Litigation Unit located in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Annual Salary: $47,289.36

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Job Location: This position will be located at 1390 Timberlake Pkwy
, Chesterfield, MO.

Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families? Join our team of professionals providing legal support to attorneys that represent the Department of Social Services (DSS) in court, with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements.

At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys and legal support staff located in offices all around the state.

This is a first-level legal support position responsible for directly supporting multiple Litigation attorneys who advise and represent the Department and its program divisions in various types of cases in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court, and administrative hearings. The duties of this position include providing direct administrative and legal support to attorneys in the regional office. Under the guidance and direction of an attorney, a Legal Assistant may perform research, file legal documents, facilitate case management, and draft legal instruments and correspondence.

An Associate’s degree; or two or more years of experience providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Ability to exhibit professionalism in written, oral, and in-person communications is required. Prior experience working in a legal environment preferred, but not required.

Lack of postsecondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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.

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