What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 26-Jun-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
As a Legal Administrative Assistant within the Legal Division at Edward Jones, you contribute to the team’s success through proactive support, strong organization, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes. You will succeed in this role by being self-motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to think quickly, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities with confidence. You look beyond individual tasks to understand the broader goal and identify the most effective path to achieving results.
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Do
- Manage complex calendars, prioritize competing requests, and ensure alignment with leadership priorities
- Coordinate meetings, committee deliverables, and administrative support for firm and divisional obligations
- Prepare, edit, and distribute legal documents, correspondence, reports, and presentations
- Monitor and follow up on deadlines, commitments, and key deliverables across multiple stakeholders
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Support projects from initiation through completion, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
What You'll Need:
Current Internal home-based associates please note: Even as a campus-based posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However, future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for campus-based presence.
- Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in the legal field
- Minimum 3 years' experience in legal or the financial services industry
- Experience preparing and managing legal documents, with understanding of their purpose and structure
- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders, including attorneys or senior leaders, in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic file management systems
- Experience supporting litigation in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and legal technology tools
Current Internal home-based associates please note: Even as a campus-based posted role you are eligible to apply and, if selected, you may retain your home-based status. However, future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work and some roles may carry a preference for campus-based presence.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.