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Legal Assistant - Sales Tax, Income Tax and Collections- 1022063

Est. $57,000 - $105,000 / year
Posted Jun 24
Full Time
On Site
Jefferson City, Missouri

Legal Assistant – Income, Sales and Collections Sections

General Counsel’s Office - Department of Revenue

DOR VISION: To establish an environment that fosters confidence and trust by successfully utilizing technology, employing resources, and meeting customer needs.

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

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health 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.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift or time-of-service pay).

Please Direct Any Questions About This Position To

The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources office at (573) 751-1291.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.