Case Handling Paralegal — Social Security and Education

Job overview

The Case Handling Paralegal role is full-time and in person at Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Kansas City, MO, office. The salary starts at $56,650 per year, with placement above the starting point based on relevant experience and internal equity; employees fluent in a second language may receive a $3,600 annual supplement. Legal Aid represents clients in Social Security and education matters in administrative law proceedings. The paralegal supports attorneys and clients through case intake, administrative representation, research, document preparation, advocacy, and file management. The role helps eligible clients navigate legal matters and proceedings while maintaining organized case records and participating in outreach.

What you'll do

• Interview eligible applicants and complete intake
• represent clients at administrative hearings
• assist attorneys with research and legal document preparation
• advocate with third parties
• prepare client and third-party correspondence
• attend scheduled outreach events
• organize client files and case documents according to records protocols
• perform assigned duties and projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

case handling paralegal

kansas city mo

legal aid of western missouri

starting salary $56,650

social security

education matters

administrative hearings

client intake

legal research

document preparation

in-person

public service loan forgiveness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plans with PPO or HSA options
• dental and vision
• life and disability insurance
• accident and critical illness insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• paid CLE and bar dues
• paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
• travel and parking reimbursement
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.

Why this role

In-person position with flexible work arrangements to support effective schedules. Requires a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or certificate program in paralegal studies.

About the employer

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Career Page is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.