Teams at Jackson County, Missouri

Provide paralegal support in juvenile law: organize case files, obtain and analyze records, draft and e-file legal documents, assist attorneys with evidence and witness preparation, track deadlines, attend hearings as needed, and perform related duties including interagency record retrieval and special projects.

Provide legal counsel and representation to the chief juvenile officer, manage an active caseload including hearings, trials and appeals, perform legal research and drafting, attend meetings, rotate on-call duties, maintain records, and ensure compliance with statutes, rules, and best practices in juvenile law.

Provide administrative and legal support in the Juvenile Office: prepare pleadings, subpoenas, correspondence; maintain paper and electronic casefiles; enter data into case management software; screen callers and visitors; organize dockets; assist in court and maintain confidential records.