Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant) Job at Legal Aid in Kansas City

Administrative Assistant Kansas City, Missouri Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks an Administrative Assistant for our new Paseo office in Kansas City, Missouri, to assist our Economic Development Unit (the EDU). The EDU primarily serves as counsel to Kansas Citys historic urban-core neighborhoods on issues affecting blighted and abandoned properties. Through Legal Aids representation, these neighborhoods are able to bring action against absentee and out-of-town owners, using the Missouri Courts to restore these once vacant properties to habitability. The administrative assistants primary roles are to support a small team of attorneys and paralegals on a wide range of legal issues affecting Legal Aid clients; conduct in-person and telephone intake for the Paseo office and support intake staff in other Legal Aid offices; handle administrative tasks related to the offices facilities and supplies; and other duties as assigned. This position may occasionally require some daytime travel within Legal Aids service area. The position requires in-office presence Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spanish language fluency is preferred, but not required. Physical Requirements: The person is this position needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and stand or sit stationary position much of the time. The qualified candidate must have the following: Excellent customer service skills Excellent typing ability Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills Microsoft Word proficiency Legal experience preferred, but not required. Pay: $20.51/hour + DOE Benefits: Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options Dental Plan Vision Plan Life Insurance Short-term and long-term disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care Health Savings Accounts Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation Travel and parking reimbursement 401k and up to 3.5% employer match. Please visit to submit your application, resume and cover letter. LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources Department at EEO@lawmo.org.