Corporate Paralegal, Legal & Compliance

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.

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.
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.
Minimum of 35 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.
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.
Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! 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.

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.

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 .