Paralegal Series - INTERNAL ONLY

This position is available to current MoDOT employees only. Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, an Intermediate starting salary of $56,712.48 and a Senior starting salary of $61,249.44.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri

Why you’ll love this position:

The paralegal assists attorneys in preparing, reviewing, and summarizing legal documents, conducting extensive legal research, interviewing witnesses, and performing administrative duties as assigned. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate or senior level , based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you'll do:

• Reviews and summarizes legal records and transcripts.
• Investigates and interviews witnesses; gathers supporting documents relating to witness testimony.
• Conducts legal research, fact investigation and analysis; prepares summary and chronology of facts in cases.
• Assists in the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents and non-legal documents; prepares legal reports and exhibits.
• May assist with legal review of documents gathered in response to open records (sunshine law) requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Paralegal, Legal Studies, or related field, OR
  
  Four years of experience as a paralegal, including computer experience

Special Working Conditions:

• Job may require occasional, statewide travel.
• Remote work location from any MoDOT facility or hybrid telework option may be considered. Full-time telework is not available.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, 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 .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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