Legal Assistant II — Federal Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Assistant II — Federal Litigation role is onsite at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Kansas City, MO; compensation is not specified in the posting's salary range, though it lists a base hourly wage of $29.41 and total hourly compensation of $34.50 including a $5.09 benefits rate. The USAO for the Western District of Missouri prosecutes federal criminal cases, handles civil litigation involving the United States, and collects debts owed to the federal government. The assistant prepares and processes complex legal documents, supports trial preparation, and manages case dockets and attorney calendars. The role helps attorneys meet filing deadlines and prepare for court proceedings by maintaining accurate case records, assembling evidence and exhibits, and drafting procedural correspondence.

What you'll do

• Prepare and process legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, warrants, and subpoenas
• obtain case information from authorized sources
• analyze case status and procedural requirements
• assist with trial notebooks, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists
• conduct legal research and verify citations
• draft correspondence
• manage case dockets, records, deadlines, hearings, and AUSA calendars.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant ii

kansas city mo

federal litigation

u.s. attorney's office

legal documents

trial preparation

case docketing

ausa calendars

court filings

40 hours per week

$29.41 base hourly

$34.50 total hourly compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and welfare benefits contribution under the Service Contract Act
• health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Why this role

Full-time, 40 hours per week; requires at least two years of professional legal experience, high school diploma, U.S. citizenship, and favorable Department of Justice background investigation.

About the employer

West 4th Strategy is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.