Legal Assistant

Job Description:

Legal Assistant

Description

Legal Assistant - General Counsel’s Office/Bankruptcy

Department of Revenue

Location: Truman Building - 301 W. High St. Jefferson City, MO

Annual Salary: $41,280.24

DOR’s vision is to provide every customer the best experience every time.

The Bankruptcy unit is looking for an independent, detail-oriented person to join our staff. This is a non-supervisory position that will research, identify and code tax delinquencies on taxpayer accounts. If you like working in a fast-paced unit with a different scenario each day, this is the job for you!

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Research and perform account maintenance on business and individual tax database
• Open and monitor bankruptcy case files
• Process tax returns and affidavits received from taxpayers and attorneys
• Prepare and electronically file legal documents with Bankruptcy courts
• Conduct discharge analysis and maintenance on taxpayer accounts
• Management of substantial case load

CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED:

• Attention to Detail
• Clear Communication
• Strategic Thinking
• Self-Direction
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent Reading/Writing Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in office setting, preferably a legal setting
• Detail oriented and excellent organization skills
• Ability to multitask
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Revenue Premier (business tax or individual tax) preferred.
• Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency

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 .

Salary:

$41,280.24 per Year