Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Public Interest

Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Position Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal position at the organization involves a range of duties centered on providing legal support and advocacy for clients. The primary responsibilities include advising clients on their rights and obligations concerning various domestic legal matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, non-paternity, and child support cases. The role requires the preparation, organization, and maintenance of legal correspondence and documentation, ensuring accuracy in the preparation and updating of correspondence, reports, presentations, and legal documents. Additionally, the paralegal is tasked with providing legal advice to clients specifically in the domain of domestic relations. The position also necessitates travel to multiple locations to fulfill these responsibilities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Paralegal position must have at least three years of experience, with a background in legal services or a demonstrated commitment to public interest law being strongly preferred. The candidate should possess legal experience specifically in domestic relations. Additionally, the candidate must have a valid Missouri driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle. The position requires excellent writing skills, proficiency with computers, the ability to work collaboratively with others, and good communication skills, including public speaking. The role demands a candidate who is energetic and committed to the mission of public service law.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Paralegal position is employer-provided, with a base pay range of to per hour. The median salary is per hour.

What the Organization Has to Offer:
The organization offers competitive pay based on experience and a 401k plan with a 6% employer match. Employees receive 95% employer-paid medical insurance, with partial payment towards qualified dependents' coverage, and have FSA/HSA options. Low-rate dental and vision coverage are available, along with employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) with buy-up options. The organization provides a generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays and promotes a flexible work/life balance. Additional benefits include a discount program, various voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in an annual staff retreat and be a part of a mission-driven agency.

Legal Terminology:
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for the Paralegal position. It is important for candidates to understand that the job description does not encompass all possible duties of the position. The organization reserves the right to request the performance of other duties and to revise the job description at any time. This document does not constitute a contract for employment.