Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Corporate/Business Paralegal with 2-3 years of experience to our expanding St. Louis office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor case filing, timelines, and billing. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including secretarial and paralegal tasks. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest, and participate in all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case, to fact gathering, discovery, through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and revise documents and forms with attorney approval
• Manage and maintain Secretary of State filings
• Conduct lien searches
• Submit appropriate UCC filings
• Submit forms and documents to legal secretaries
• File and arrange for filing probate documents, settlements, deeds, etc.
• Maintain all records for each case
• Perform special tasks as needed, which may include but are not limited to, learning new computer applications, such as document management software and databases
• Remain current on specific legal guidelines for corporate practice area (e.g. local, state, and federal regulations, document recording requirements, and filing procedures)
• Draft correspondence and legal documents
• Provide administrative support
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Skills and Specifications:

• Strong technical skills and knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Knowledge or familiarity of business law
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to work in-office
• Ability to analyze routine administrative tasks and duties

Education and Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of prior legal experience
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing
• Experience in estate/probate law preferred, but not required

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays