PARALEGAL

Full-time

No

## Paralegal Position at Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) is looking for a full-time paralegal to assist the staff attorneys in the Domestic Unit. The St. Joseph office is staffed by four experienced attorneys and three paralegals.

LAWMO is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance in civil matters to low-income persons.

**Qualifications**

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- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal communication principles and practices
- Experience in family law helpful, but not required
- Ability to speak a second language, preferred, but not required
- General competency in Word and Excel

**Salary and Benefits**

- Salary: + DOE
- 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 Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
- Travel and parking reimbursement
- 401k and up to % employer match

**Application Process**

Interested applicants should submit their application, resume, and cover letter by visiting [Legal Aid of Western Missouri's website]().

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at .

## Overview

Organization is looking for a full-time paralegal to join the Domestic Unit team at the St. Joseph office. The St. Joseph office is staffed by four experienced attorneys and three paralegals. Preference is given to applicants with experience or a demonstrated commitment to service in the area of public interest or poverty law.

## Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

-
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal communication principles and practices
- Experience in family law helpful, but not required
- Ability to speak a second language, preferred, but not required
- General competency in Word and Excel

## Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a salary of + DOE. In addition, Organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- 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 Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
- Travel and parking reimbursement
- 401k and up to % employer match

## Application Process

Interested applicants should submit their application, resume, and cover letter by visiting [Legal Aid of Western Missouri's website]().

Legal Aid of Western Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at .

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 Time Off Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays, Travel and parking reimbursement, 401k and up to 3.5% employer match

Knowledge of legal terminology and legal communication principles and practices, experience in family law, general competency in Word and Excel, ability to speak a second language (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, certificate in paralegal studies or equivalent experience

Visit to submit your application, resume, and cover letter

Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, certificate in paralegal studies or equivalent experience

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