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

About the role

Stange Law Firm, PC is seeking a Full-Time Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary to join our Overland Park, Kansas office. This position plays an important role in helping attorneys provide outstanding legal representation and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greet clients and visitors.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and accurately relay messages.
• Schedule appointments and assist with client communications.
• Cook up 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.
• Coordinate calendars for hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Aid 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

We are seeking motivated, organized professionals who are eager to build a long-term career in the legal profession. Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm is preferred, but not required. Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong desire to build a successful career in the legal profession are essential. The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is also crucial. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software, are necessary. A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills are also required. The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team is beneficial.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm, although this is not a requirement. Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong desire to build a successful career in the legal profession are essential. The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is also crucial. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software, are necessary. A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills are also required. The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team is beneficial.

Skills

Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong desire to build a successful career in the legal profession are essential. The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment is also crucial. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software, are necessary. A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills are also required. The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team is beneficial.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Promotion opportunities within a growing multi-state law firm
Ongoing professional development
A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.