Family Law amp Divorce Paralegal/Legal Assistant

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McDowell Rice is looking for an experienced Family Law & Divorce Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our team. You will be part of a practice group of four attorneys and two paralegals/legal assistants. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, who is able to work independently but is also a team player.
Job responsibilities include:
Supporting Family Law attorneys
Meeting with clients, attorneys and other professionals to discuss cases
Drafting affidavits, pleadings, correspondence, discovery and other documents for attorneys
Organizing and maintaining documents in an electronic and paper filing system
E-filing pleadings with courts in both Kansas and Missouri
Preparing for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other requested tasks
Searching public records and other resources
Coordinating service of process
Paralegal Requirements:
Certificate of completion from an approved paralegal program, an associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent on-the-job training
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Polished, professional, empathetic
Focused and detail-oriented
Experience with family law preferred. If qualified and interested, please forward introductory letter, resume, and writing sample to:  ****

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