Legal Assistant – General Counsel’s Office – Income, Sales and Collections Sections Department of Revenue Annual Salary: $36,627.55 Location: Truman Building – 301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO DOR’s vision is to provide every customer the best experience every time.
HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:
This position provides administrative support for the attorneys of the Sales Tax, Income Tax and Collections attorneys of the General Counsel’s Office. This position will allow you to gain experience in legal terminology along with knowledge of the legal process.
DUTIES PERFORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION:
- Prepare and process legal documents
- Assist with case file initiation, preparation and disposal
- E-file legal documents
- Prepare and organize monthly court dockets
- Enter case information into the Case Tracker System to keep files current
- Other duties as assigned including handling phone calls and processing mail
CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED:
Strategic Thinking Computer Literacy Customer Service
Self-directed Attention to Detail Clear Communication
Excellent Reading/Writing Abilities
QUALFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of basic office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to self-organize work assignments
- 1-3 years of clerical experience and a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency
More reasons to love this position:
Excellent Benefits
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, paid parental leave and eligibility for health, dental and vision 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.
Commitment to Diversity
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We employ individuals on the basis of qualifications without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, genetics, or disability. The greater the diversity of our employees, the greater our ability to serve our customers. At the Department, we firmly believe that talent comes in many forms. A variety of experiences and points of view strengthen our Department and allows our organization to foster creativity of thought and innovative solutions.
Investment in Employees Growth
The Department offers many professional development classes. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program and student loan forgiveness.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards at (573) 751-1291.
The Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrating diversity