Legal Secretary (Criminal Defense) - Overland Park

Adams & Martin Group has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our law firm client's Criminal Defense legal team. The ideal candidate will, among other duties as assigned, organize and maintain law libraries, documents and case files, schedule appointments, answer phones, make photocopies, draft and type office memos, mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials. Assist attorneys in collecting employment, medical and other records. Prepare and process legal documents and papers; summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions and pretrial agreements. Excellent communication, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, participation in on-going learning and development and demonstration of initiative are essential in this role. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one - five years of related experience.

Job Type: Full-time; this position is available on a temporary/contract or direct hire/permanent basis

Pay: $20 - $24 per hour

Benefits:

· Dental Insurance

· Health Insurance

· Pediatric Dental & Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Flexible Benefit Spending Plan (Section 125)

· 401(k) with Firm Matching

· Free Parking

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

· Discounted Legal Services

· Pet-friendly Workplace

Work Location: In person in our Overland Park office

Work Remotely: No

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.