Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Overland Park, KS)

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), plus 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
A firm that believes in promoting from within
Ongoing professional development
A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet clients and visitors.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and accurately relay messages.
• Schedule appointments and assist with client communications.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Help ensure every client receives exceptional service throughout their case.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare documents for filing with 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 incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scan, copy, and distribute documents.
• Perform general administrative duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
• 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.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm is preferred, but not required. We are willing to hire individuals with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, professionalism, and a strong desire to build a successful career in the legal profession.
• Family law or litigation experience is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The 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.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (paralegal studies, legal studies, etc.) is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a legal setting is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of family law and/or litigation is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 95-99% employer-paid medical insurance for employees (depending on state), plus buy-up 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.
• A firm that believes in promoting from within.
• Ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.

About Stange Law Firm

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state family law firm dedicated exclusively to domestic relations matters. Our attorneys are committed to helping clients rebuild their lives during difficult times while providing compassionate, high-quality legal representation.

We are proud of our reputation for providing exceptional legal services while maintaining a positive, team-oriented workplace where dedicated employees have opportunities for long-term career growth.