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Legal Secretary Jobs in Kansas City, MO at Fisher & Phillips LLP
Family Law Legal Assistant – Alpharetta
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about family law and helping clients navigate complex legal issues?
Our firm is seeking a highly motivated Family Law Legal Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with attorneys and paralegals to provide exceptional legal support to clients facing divorce, child custody disputes, child support matters, and other family law issues.
About Us:
Our culture is led by our core values; these values are our guiding principles on how we strive to show up to work as a team, and individually. We are a firm that believes we can all learn from each other: our partners can learn as much from our paralegals, as our associates can learn from our administrative team and vice versa. We ask for egos to be left outside the door so we can all collaborate to bring each client their Happily Ever After Divorce. Every divorce is unique to each client, so we strive to let compassion guide an organic process of divorce.
Responsibilities:
Provide critical administrative support to the legal team.
Assisting paralegals with correspondence (letters, emails), pleadings (complaints, motions), and discovery documents.
Communicate effectively with clients to gather information, answer basic questions, and schedule appointments.
Schedule appointments, manage calendars, and ensure timely completion of deadlines.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Conduct legal research to assist attorneys in preparing for client meetings, mediations, and court hearings.
Manage and maintain electronic and paper files for family law cases, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Responsible for documenting expenses in client matters
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a law firm setting (any practice area).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
· Experience working in family law or a litigation firm.
· Notary Public
· Familiarity with case management software programs (ActionStep)
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
401K
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Opportunity to work with experienced attorneys and develop your legal skills.
Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Fisher & Phillips LLP
Location: Kansas City, MO
