Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City, MO

Job description

• Americo is hiring a full-time Paralegal to join our expanding team!
• The hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, on site at our downtown Kansas City, MO office location.
• The Legal department is responsible for supporting corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal operations across the organization.
• This role supports internal legal counsel, business partners, and external regulatory agencies and plays a key role in maintaining corporate records, managing filings, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements within established guidelines and service level expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate and regulatory filing calendars to ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare, process, and track state, local, and regulatory filings with Secretaries of State and Departments of Insurance.
• Draft legal documents, including governing documents, secretary certificates, board consents, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain corporate records, minutes, and entity documentation.
• Provide administrative and paralegal support to multiple attorneys, including scheduling, expense reporting, and travel coordination.
• Gather documents and respond to subpoenas, legal processes, and claims-related matters.
• Support vendor and contract management processes, including digital signature administration.
• Review and process incoming legal mail and documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal business and operational partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of corporate paralegal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Understanding of corporate governance practices, entity management, and legal department operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience within the insurance industry or a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory filing processes.
• Understanding of litigation processes and handling litigation-related documents.
• Experience managing complex organizational or entity structures.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered Paralegal (RP) certification.

Skills

Required

• Corporate governance practices
• Entity management
• Legal department operations
• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Ethical judgment
• Interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Insurance industry experience
• Regulated environment experience
• Litigation processes
• Handling litigation-related documents
• Registered Paralegal (RP) certification

Benefits

• What You’ll Love About Working at Americo:
• We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
• We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new parents with a maternity and parental leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• We are committed to your health and are pleased to offer flexible benefits designed to support you and your family, with high quality coverage and meaningful company contributions.
• Benefits include PPO and HDHP medical plan options with HSA and FSA eligibility, along with dental and vision coverage. Additionally, we provide company paid life insurance, disability coverage, a confidential EAP, a wellness program, comprehensive health resources, corporate fitness discounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
• We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
• Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
• Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.
• Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.