Temporary Administrative Assistant / Paralegal
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Neighborhood Advocacy
(Full‑Time, Temporary Position: August 2026 – January 2027)
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (Legal Services) is seeking a highly organized individual to temporarily fill one of three administrative assistant/paralegal positions in its Neighborhood Advocacy program located in its Old North St. Louis office. Neighborhood Advocacy serves St. Louis area residents and community‑based organizations to prevent and reduce vacancy and property abandonment.
For more information on the program, visit: https://lsem.org
eighborhood-advocacy/
Responsibilities
First contact for Neighborhood Advocacy Hotline, convey dignity and sensitivity to applicants for service while answering incoming calls, responding to electronic applications, or working with walk‑in requests for assistance.
Respond to requests from prospective clients and conduct a screening to determine financial eligibility and other criteria for service.
Provide clients with information, support, and advocacy.
Provide clients and potential clients with community resources and referrals as needed.
Provide organizational support to the Neighborhood Advocacy team by:
Assisting with file opening/closing and file management.
Utilizing the case management software, Legal Server.
Processing mail.
Paralegal duties include:
Assisting with service of process.
Drafting legal pleadings and other documents.
Keeping cases organized by establishing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, updating case management systems, and confirming case status with staff and volunteer attorneys.
Assist in examining public records to develop cases, identify property owners and lienholders, and conduct research to identify and locate parties for service of process.
Travel to meet with clients and attend community meetings and events.
Remote work available up to two days a week.
Requirements
Strong administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Confident, affable, and outgoing personality.
Self‑motivated, self‑starter.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Some college preferred.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and able to quickly pick up and learn new technologies, such as our case management system.
Reliable transportation.
Notary, or willingness to become a notary.
Salary & Benefits
The pay rate for this position starts at $19.00/hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate will be determined by years of relevant experience. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is available. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources at hr@lsem.org.
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(Full‑Time, Temporary Position: August 2026 – January 2027)
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (Legal Services) is seeking a highly organized individual to temporarily fill one of three administrative assistant/paralegal positions in its Neighborhood Advocacy program located in its Old North St. Louis office. Neighborhood Advocacy serves St. Louis area residents and community‑based organizations to prevent and reduce vacancy and property abandonment.
For more information on the program, visit: https://lsem.org
eighborhood-advocacy/
Responsibilities
First contact for Neighborhood Advocacy Hotline, convey dignity and sensitivity to applicants for service while answering incoming calls, responding to electronic applications, or working with walk‑in requests for assistance.
Respond to requests from prospective clients and conduct a screening to determine financial eligibility and other criteria for service.
Provide clients with information, support, and advocacy.
Provide clients and potential clients with community resources and referrals as needed.
Provide organizational support to the Neighborhood Advocacy team by:
Assisting with file opening/closing and file management.
Utilizing the case management software, Legal Server.
Processing mail.
Paralegal duties include:
Assisting with service of process.
Drafting legal pleadings and other documents.
Keeping cases organized by establishing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, updating case management systems, and confirming case status with staff and volunteer attorneys.
Assist in examining public records to develop cases, identify property owners and lienholders, and conduct research to identify and locate parties for service of process.
Travel to meet with clients and attend community meetings and events.
Remote work available up to two days a week.
Requirements
Strong administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
Confident, affable, and outgoing personality.
Self‑motivated, self‑starter.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Some college preferred.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and able to quickly pick up and learn new technologies, such as our case management system.
Reliable transportation.
Notary, or willingness to become a notary.
Salary & Benefits
The pay rate for this position starts at $19.00/hour. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate will be determined by years of relevant experience. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. Equal access to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s office is available. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources at hr@lsem.org.
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