Bookkeeper Paralegal, Law Firm Operations & Litigation Support
Overview
Own bookkeeping, billing, payroll, and records management at a Kansas City area law firm with a focus on personal injury litigation. Manage accounts receivable, tax coordination with outside accountant, budgeting, and monthly financial statements for a small to mid-size firm. Provide paralegal support including medical chronologies, exhibits, trial assistance, e-filing, and calendar management. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily operations.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and manage billing cycles, enter billable time, and track billable hours to drive timely client invoicing
- 2Design and maintain monthly financial statements, AR aging, and budgeting in coordination with the outside accountant
- 3Own payroll processing and benefits administration while ensuring compliance and accurate records
- 4Prepare medical chronologies, exhibits, and documents for personal injury litigation
- 5Assist attorneys at trial and e-file documents, manage calendars, and support trial preparation
- 6Coordinate records/files organization and maintain consistent communication with internal teams and external contacts
- 7Analyze and improve office workflows using basic office software and Microsoft Office Suite
- 8Support HR tasks including onboarding, benefits administration, and employee communications
- 9Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in financial and legal records
- 10Collaborate with attorneys to provide reliable administrative and paralegal support
Requirements10
- 1Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- 2Proficiency with basic office software including email management and Microsoft Office Suite
- 3Experience with Quicken and TABS preferred but not required
- 4Willingness to learn and adapt in a small firm setting
- 5Dependable, analytical, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with a strong work ethic
- 6Legal knowledge, law firm or bookkeeping experience preferred
- 7Onsite, full-time role in Smithville, Missouri with in-office expectations
- 8Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- 9Ability to manage calendars, e-filing, and records management
- 10Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Salary Insight
$40 - $65k per year
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