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Job Description
Legal Assistant - General Counsel’s Office
Department of Revenue
DOR’s Vision: To establish an environment that fosters confidence and trust by successfully utilizing technology, employing resources, and meeting customer needs.
HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:
You will be the Legal Assistant providing administrative support for the Managing Counsel of the Bankruptcy Unit in the General Counsel’s Office. With this entry-level position, you will gain experience in legal terminology along with knowledge of the legal process.
DUTIES PERFORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:
This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this title.- Prepare correspondence for attorneys
- Prepare and electronically file legal documents on behalf of attorneys
- Sort mail for attorneys
- Monitor email inboxes
- Prepare and organize monthly court dockets for attorneys
- Enter case information into the Case Tracker System
- Other duties as assigned including handling phone calls
CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED:- Excellent Reading/Writing Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional communication style
QUALIFICATIONS:- Familiarity with basic office applications such as Word and Excel
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to manage time and prioritize
- 1-3 years of clerical experience and a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift or time-of-service pay).
PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION TO:
The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards office at (573) 751-1291.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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