What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at LHH?
Springfield, Missouri | Full-Time | Onsite
A well-established and highly respected law firm in Springfield is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a busy shareholder with a sophisticated practice focused on commercial transactions, civil litigation, and related business matters.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, collaborative firm known for its strong culture, long-tenured employees, and exceptional benefits. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with attorneys and business clients in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to a senior attorney and assist attorneys across the firm as needed
- Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and client materials
- Manage extensive document revisions, redlines, and version control for transactional matters
- Maintain case and matter files, calendars, deadlines, and related administrative tasks
- Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third parties
- Assist with civil litigation and commercial transaction matters
- Track time and manage billing-related responsibilities
- Coordinate and organize large volumes of documents and information across multiple matters
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Executive Assistant, or similar professional support role
- Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of legal documents and legal terminology
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience handling document comparison, redlining, and complex formatting projects
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Strong client service skills and professionalism when interacting with executives and business clients
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced education or paralegal studies a plus
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance
- Vision and dental coverage available
- Generous PTO program
- Flexible time policy for appointments and family obligations
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Supplemental disability and voluntary insurance options
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000