Sandberg Phoenix is looking for a Transactional Legal Assistant with 2 Years of Experience

In this position you will be a member of our corporate/transactional LA team in the Clayton office supporting a team of attorneys in servicing our clients.

You’ll love this job if:

• You take pride in being organized
• You are detail-oriented
• You are team-oriented
• You can have fun at work
• You can be flexible

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with attorneys/paralegals/LA Team in producing a top-quality work product with the ability and willingness to adapt to changing business needs.
• Prepare and edit corporate documents to include corporate board minutes, real estate closings, banking documentation and contracts, along with document editing and redlining.

• Preparation and finalization of estate planning documents.
• Preparation and recording of deeds.

• Draft routine communications and correspondence.
• Review and electronically file incoming mail.
• Effectively communicate with internal Sandberg Phoenix members as well as external clients.
• Handle scheduling of internal and external meetings along with managing calendars.
• Non-legal research utilizing various electronic resources.
• Handle electronic processing of vendor expenses.

You should have:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff in person, by email and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Fantastic organizational skills with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Proficiency in technology skills to include advanced knowledge of Word, Outlook, redline/compare software programs along with a working knowledge Excel.
• Experience in working with a document management system.
• Ability to read and write to proofread and perform editing based on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business lingo.
• Ability to problem-solve, think independently, and undertake projects with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrate teamwork along with initiative in working with the LA team.
• Experience with digital dictation with a minimum of level 60 wmp keyboarding skills.
• Associate Degree in paralegal studies or business-related degree preferred.

Pay, perks and such:

At Sandberg Phoenix we pride ourselves on living our values each day and it shows. Ranked one of St. Louis’ Best Places to Work several years in a row, we are continually improving to recruit and retain top talent – from our interview process to our Sandberg Scoop sessions with our CEO, culture is at the heart of everything we do.

• We offer all the standard benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, flexible vacation, 401(k) plan, and paid parking or transportation allowance.
• We also offer some unique benefits including paid day off for birthdays, office casual dress code, tuition reimbursement, swapped holiday policy and more.
• We value individuality and diversity through our Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Community Connections Committee allow our members to get involved, get to know one another, and make a difference using their unique talents.

How to Join Us:

Apply online at www.sandbergphoenix.com – Career Opportunities or send resume and cover letter to: recruitment@sandbergphoenix.com, or fax to 314-241-7604 or mail to Recruitment: Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., 600 Washington Avenue – 15th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101.

Sandberg Phoenix is committed to an inclusive environment that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic to the extent protected by federal, state, or local laws.