Job Location: This position will be
onsite located at Jefferson City Post Office Building, 131 West High Street - 3rd Floor, Jefferson City, Missouri
Why you’ll love this position:If you enjoy working with a tight-knit team in a court-like setting, come join us at the Administrative Hearing Commission! The AHC provides an impartial, independent review of disputes between private citizens and state agencies or boards. We handle a wide variety of cases, including tax appeals, medical marijuana license appeals, and professional license disputes. Our team is comprised of Commissioners, staff attorneys, and support staff. This position reports directly to the Managing Commissioner and will handle special projects on behalf of Commissioners. This position will also support our team to ensure the office runs smoothly so our cases can run smoothly.
- Manage special projects at the direction of Commissioners such as reducing paper, creating and monitoring performance goals, updating office policies, and similar high-level tasks.
- Coordinate and serve as back-up to Office Manager, Paralegal, Docket Clerk, and Hearings Clerk to ensure all administrative tasks are completed timely.
- Work in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, WebEx, Tableau, and our case management system.
- Coordinate closely with the Office Manager, Hearings Clerk, and Paralegal to ensure all administrative tasks are completed timely.
- Complete work product accurately and timely.
Minimum Qualifications: - Three or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in legal office environment.
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology and legal process.
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- Common office and videoconferencing software; Office practices, procedures, and equipment; and Grammar, composition, and spelling.
- Abilities to:
- Provide excellent customer service;
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment;
- Maintain a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information; Recognize priorities and work well under pressure; and
- Communicate effectively and function in a team.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.
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 .
