What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Evans & Dixon?
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a Legal Assistant to our Chesterfield team to support attorneys practicing civil litigation centered around property law concepts including real estate contracts, fee title, easements, adverse possession, liens and lien priorities. Candidates must be responsible, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with a proactive and professional approach to problem-solving.
Gain valuable, real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys representing clients in property-related disputes and transactions throughout the Midwest. If you enjoy litigation, thrive in a detail-oriented environment, and want to play a key role in a busy legal practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What you'll do:
As a Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to provide excellent administrative support to your team of attorneys, paralegals, and clients.
- Case & File Management: Manage and maintain electronic case files and records, monitor attorney calendars and case deadlines, track court filings, discovery deadlines, hearings, and other key litigation events to ensure matters remain organized and on schedule
- Litigation Assistance: Prepare, revise, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents; coordinate service of process and obtain relevant court, title, and property records; and assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, and case organization
- Legal Administration: Assist your team of attorneys by offering clerical support through drafting and submitting court documents, reviewing and filing legal documents, and saving digital records using our document management software
- Administrative Support: Serve as a point of contact for clients, courts, title companies, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders; answer and direct calls, schedule meetings and legal proceedings, manage incoming and outgoing mail, and perform administrative duties including answering phones, filing, scanning, copying, data entry, and document management
- Reception Duties: You will answer incoming phone calls, greet guests & clients, and provide excellent customer service both in-person and over the phone.
What we're looking for:
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Ability to provide administrative support to all team members
- Excellent communication skills both in-person and over the phone
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Strong attention to detail
Education and Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year of prior legal experience / office experience
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
About Us:
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)
- Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
- Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays