Administrative Assistant-1.28.25

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant-1.28.25

Description

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) has an opening for an Administrative Assistant located in the Jefferson City, Missouri area.

Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,020.69

Annual Salary: $48,496.56

Job Posting Number: 4103 8869130

Job Location: This position will be located in the Broadway State Office Building at 221 W. High Street, Room 230, Jefferson City MO.

Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Missouri children and families? Join our team of professionals providing legal support to attorneys that represent the Department of Social Services (DSS) in court, with special focus on permanency including reunification with a parent, guardianship, termination of parental rights/adoption, and other planned permanent living arrangements. At DLS, you’ll enjoy collaborating as part of a diverse team of attorneys and legal support staff located in offices all around the state.

What you’ll do: This is a professional-level administrative support position responsible for a variety of functions supporting the needs of the Litigation Unit. The Administrative Assistant provides direct support to the Unit’s executive and upper management team. In addition to providing direct support, the duties of this position include assisting in the statewide management and oversight of the unit’s contracting needs; providing technical support on unit-wide activities; tracking and compiling data and other metrics; generating reports; and assisting in other activities to support the overall performance and direction of the unit. This position reports directly to the Chief of Litigation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three or more years’ relevant experience; or an associate degree in a business operations or support field and at least one year’s relevant experience. Must have experience maintaining clerical or office records and operating office equipment. Must be able to interact on the telephone and in person with the public. Must have the ability to organize work assignments and work independently. Experience analyzing current expenditures and developing budget projections is preferred. Experience in compiling and interpreting data is preferred. Experience in the legal support field is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

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:

$48,496.56 per Year