What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at JANTZ LAW OFFICE?
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Newton, Kansas
Position Type: Full-Time
About Us:
Jantz Law Office is a local general practice law firm serving clients across Kansas. Our practice areas include probate, criminal defense, municipal law, child in need of care, care and treatment cases, traffic matters, and limited family law. We pride ourselves on providing personalized and effective legal representation to individuals and families in our community. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings for filing with Kansas courts.
- Organize and maintain both paper and electronic case files.
- Track deadlines, maintain attorney calendars, and schedule hearings, trials, and client meetings.
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other agencies in a professional and courteous manner.
- Assist with discovery, trial preparation, and document production.
- Handle general office and administrative tasks, including answering phones, processing mail, and managing office supplies.
- Answer phones in a timely, professional and friendly manner.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a law office setting preferred.
- Knowledge of Kansas court rules and electronic filing systems strongly desired.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with legal practice management software is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- High school diploma required; additional education in legal studies preferred.
- Willing to train the right person.
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Newton, KS 67114 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20