Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm, PC is accepting resumes only for a dynamic, highly motivated Full-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our team in our Wichita, Kansas location.

Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity action, estate planning or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results.

Why join Stange Law Firm?

  • Competitive Pay! (Salary is BOE: $16.82 to $21 an hour)
  • Productivity Bonuses
  • 401 (k) & Employer Matching
  • Roth IRA
  • 95-99% Employer Paid Health Insurance Medical Plan for Employees Depending On State, Plus Buy-Up Options!
  • Health Saving Account Options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Eligible employees may elect insurance coverage for Accidental, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and Term to Age 100 Life.
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Take Birthday as Paid Leave (Full-Time Employees)
  • 24 Work-From-Home-Days (For Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistants who have worked for the firm more than 1 year).
  • Company paid laptop
  • Fast growing Family Law Firm - 2nd Largest Family Law Firm in the country!
  • Advancement and job growth potential
  • Promotes from within
  • Excellent Reputation
  • More!

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • In lieu of a receptionist, shall greet all clients and take accurate messages (with the proper return phone number and name of the person calling) when individuals are not available, receives deliveries by courier or messenger, and received and sends faxes
  • Prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence
  • Shall ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared
  • Performs administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizes files and pleading panels, calendaring telephone communication
  • Conducts legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices
  • Takes messages when individuals are not available, receives deliveries by courier or messenger, and receives and sends faxes
  • Makes copies
  • Enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day
  • Performs any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following:

  • Law firm experience preferred
  • Domestic experience preferred
  • Familiarity with PC programs
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Senior Paralegal / Legal Assistant positions available for paralegals with prior family law or litigation experience

Company Description

Stange Law Firm, PC is a multi-state family law firm. LawFirm500 ranks Stange Law Firm as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country. Attorneys at the firm have received awards from organizations such as Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, the National Academy of Family Lawyers and many more. Attorneys at the firm also speak at Continuing Legal Education Seminars for organizations such as the Missouri Bar, National Business Institute, MyLawCLE, and many more. This is truly a great opportunity if you want a successful career in family law.

For more information, please visit E-mail your resume and references to the Recruiting Director. Watch the following video to learn more about starting a career with Stange Law Firm:

Additional Details:

  • Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • The choice of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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