Posted Jun 23 Full TimeOn SiteMissouri
Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy
Department of Revenue
Salary - $41,280.24 ($1,720.01 semi-monthly)
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
The General Counsel’s Office Bankruptcy Unit is looking for a professional, analytical and detail-oriented person to work under the supervision of the Unit’s Managing Counsel and Administrative Support Professional. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing a high‑volume caseload in a fast‑paced environment. This is a good job for someone with a genuine curiosity about the law who loves to learn new things.
Duties Performed To Support The Department’s Vision
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.
Department of Revenue
Salary - $41,280.24 ($1,720.01 semi-monthly)
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
The General Counsel’s Office Bankruptcy Unit is looking for a professional, analytical and detail-oriented person to work under the supervision of the Unit’s Managing Counsel and Administrative Support Professional. The ideal candidate is organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing a high‑volume caseload in a fast‑paced environment. This is a good job for someone with a genuine curiosity about the law who loves to learn new things.
Duties Performed To Support The Department’s Vision
- Support the Unit’s two attorneys with all aspects of business and consumer bankruptcy cases
- Open and monitor bankruptcy case files while managing a substantial case load
- Prepare and electronically file claims on behalf of DOR in hundreds of bankruptcy cases throughout the country
- Ensure that MDOR’s computer systems are timely updated in response to bankruptcy court activity
- Communicate with chapter 7 trustees and other bankruptcy and business professionals concerning DOR’s claims
- Research and perform account maintenance on business and individual tax database
- Process documents and affidavits received from taxpayers and attorneys
- Apply payments received to taxpayer accounts
- Reading Comprehension
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Communication
- Self-Direction
- Computer Literacy
- Experience in professional office setting or legal environment
- Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
- Ability to multitask
- Good communication skills
- Experience with Revenue Premier (business tax or individual tax) preferred but not required
- Associate degree, high school diploma or 2-4 years of experience in legal environment (Substitutions may be allowed)
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.
