We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

• Part-Time File Clerk

See the descriptions of the positions below.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to team@mklegalplanning.com. The subject line of the email should your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lower case, followed by one word that you would use to describe yourself in all caps. [For example: SMITH paralegal AWESOME].

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant 

We help families AVOID COURT AND CONFLICT to create lasting legacies. Our law firm is growing rapidly, and we need a support staff superstar to help our attorney, staff, and clients so we can keep saving families from the pain of probate!

 Please read all the way through and follow the instructions for applying. Do not apply through this posting service or call our office regarding applications – we will only see resumes sent via email as instructed at the end of the posting.

 When people call us for help, they're often confused and intimidated by the legal process and documents. Our Office Assistant will provide our clients and potential clients with the ultimate customer service experience. Additionally, our firm is growing fast, and our firm needs someone who has their back and takes care of critical admin duties to keep the business moving!

 We believe in putting family first for our clients. We show this same priority to our employees by offering 4 day workweeks or every other Friday off. 

 This important position involves administrative duties related to reception, customer service, client intake, client retention, and direct attorney support.

 You must have experience with

·       Answering phones, asking questions to get to the root of the problem

·       Customer service and client care

·       Managing multiple calendars and keeping schedules for more than one person

·       Task management, tracking deadlines

·       Following written instructions and checklists

·       Managing the lobby & conference rooms

·       Copying, scanning, filing (physical and electronic filing)

·       Data entry using common web-based formats

·       Word processing (using MS Word)

·       Email (using Gmail)

·       Dropbox or similar web-based file storage solutions

·       Using basic office equipment (MacBook, scanner, copy machine, etc.)

 Does this sound like you?

·       Conveys confidence on the phone, with a smile

·       Shows empathy to clients and puts them at ease

·       Understands the importance of doing good work and doing it on time

·       Ability to switch gears quickly

·       Follows instructions

·       Generates creative solutions to workplace problems

·       Proofreads and spell checks work before turning work in

·       Treats a call at 4:30 on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning

 Please do not apply if:

·       Your middle name is DRAMA

·       You were distracted by the buzz of your cellphone while you were reading this ad

·       You can’t set priorities and follow instructions

·       You don’t have a sense of humor

·       You think answering the phone is an “interruption”

·       You think making coffee is beneath you

·       You can’t find the compassion and empathy to want to be helpful to our clients and attorneys

 Previous experience as an assistant in a professional or office setting is required. Legal experience is a plus.

 This is an opportunity to grow with the business. For the right person, this is a career opportunity – not just a job.

 We need you full-time job, so you MUST be able to work *in our Rolla office* for 40 hours per week. During the first 30 days of employment the pay is $19/hour, with opportunities for increase after that. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for outstanding performance and meeting established goals and milestones.

 Think you have what it takes to be our next Receptionist?

 For the right person, this will be a highly rewarding position.

 If this sounds like a good fit for you, follow the instructions above to apply. 

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Seeking a Part-Time File Clerk

Do you want to help add peace of mind for our clients while building your resume? We are an entrepreneurial estate planning law firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need a file clerk to join our team and work directly with the owner/attorney to support the team and help our clients.

 We help our clients put plans in place to avoid court and conflict while building the legacy they desire.  We are growing fast, and we need a file clerk who can hit the ground running.

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

·      Serving as witnesses to our clients’ signing ceremonies,

·      Supporting the owner by running office errands,

·      Organizing files, copying, and scanning to ensure the law firm has full and accurate copies of all the important documents, and

·      Making phone calls to confirm client appointments and/or information. 

 These tasks are some of the most important to our firm because they ensure that our clients feel supported and heard.  They also make sure that we are organized and armed with the information we need to assist clients to give them peace of mind when a loved one becomes ill or passes away. 

If the statements below appeal to you, then you may be our next file clerk!

•       You have career goals of impacting the world by helping others.

•       You are not looking for full time work but want to make a real impact on others in a part-time capacity.

•       You desire to build a resume for graduate school with impactful experience.

•       You are extremely organized with a sickening degree of attention to detail.

•       You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet.

•       You do not think scanning and copying are “beneath you.”

 The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand holding.

This is a part-time job where you will be expected to show up for your scheduled shifts, so you absolutely must be able to work in our office in Rolla for 10-20 hours per week. The pay will be $16-18/hour, with opportunities for increase after that. There is an opportunity for additional work for those that demonstrate their competency and a strong work ethic. 

Think you have what it takes to be our next File Clerk?

 For the right person, this will be a highly rewarding position. This position is perfect for a candidate who needs flexibility in their schedule but wants to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

 If this sounds like a good fit for you, follow the instructions above to apply. We look forward to reviewing your application.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.