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Legal Administrative Assistant

Polsinelli
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
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At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli is seeking a candidate to immediately fill a Legal Administrative Assistant position in the Business Department in our Kansas City office. Successful candidates for this position will generally possess 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm. This role is fully onsite.

Core Requirements & Responsibilities

  • Must possess 5 years of legal administrative assistant experience in a law firm, with emphasis on corporate and transactional, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Must have excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (particularly Outlook).
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated active approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
  • Manage files, open new matters as requested by attorneys, and maintain all relevant document inclusions for the files.
  • Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Manage calendars and travel schedules.

Qualified candidates must possess strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, and resolve issues/problems independently. Other essential requirements for this position include the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to develop rapport with co-workers as well as clients; maintain strong working relationships; exhibit meticulous attention to detail; handle confidential and sensitive information; and possess strong proofreading and typing skills.

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Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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