What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at SearchPointNY?
We are actively interviewing a Litigation Legal Assistant for a permanent, full-time position with a national law firm’s Kansas City office. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support attorneys & paralegals by drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling electronic court filings, maintaining case files, managing calendars, and providing general administrative and billing support.
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST
SCHEDULE | LOCATION: HYBRID | Kansas City, MO (four days in office/week)
PAY: $60K - $75K Overtime Discretionary Bonus
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.
IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 yrs of Legal Assistance experience REQUIRED, preferably in Litigation
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, case management software and other technology
- Desired litigation experience includes trial preparation and electronic filing
- Proactive team player who communicates effectively and successfully manages time & competing priorities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and discovery materials
- Handle electronic court filings, download pleadings, and assist with trial preparation
- Maintain paper and electronic case files, manage file openings, and run conflict checks
- Coordinate calendars, travel, depositions, CLE tracking, and digital transcription
- Process expenses, time entries, and pre-bills, while updating clients and timekeepers
SearchPointNY/Noor Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service or Disability Status.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000