Paralegal/Legal Assistant

The Legal department at Americo is responsible for supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across the organization. This role supports internal legal counsel, business partners, and external regulatory agencies and plays a key role in maintaining corporate records, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within established guidelines and service level expectations.

About the role

The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, on site at our downtown Kansas City, MO office location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate and regulatory filing calendars to ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare, process, and track state, local, and regulatory filings with Secretaries of State and Departments of Insurance.
• Draft legal documents, including governing documents, secretary certificates, board consents, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, minutes, and entity documentation.
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to multiple attorneys, including scheduling, expense reporting, and travel coordination.
• Gather documents and respond to subpoenas, legal processes, and claims-related matters.
• Support vendor and contract management processes, including digital signature administration.
• Review and process incoming legal mail and documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal business and operational partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Understanding of corporate governance practices, entity management, and legal department operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Registered Paralegal (RP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the insurance industry or a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory filing processes.
• Understanding of litigation processes and handling litigation-related documents.
• Experience managing complex organizational or entity structures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

What You’ll Love About Working at Americo:

• A competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates.
• A comprehensive, paid training program for learning and development.
• A generous paid time off policy, starting with over three weeks annually and increasing with tenure.
• A maternity and parental leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• High-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a wellness program, and corporate fitness discounts.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
• Volunteering opportunities through Americo’s support of local organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and more.
• Participation in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a fun way to connect with coworkers.
• In-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.