Our client, a mid-size firm located in Clayton, Missouri, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a strong team with an excellent firm culture! Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to be proactive, assertive, and willing to work independently and collaboratively with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys to meet deadlines and provide excellent internal and external client service. High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and editing pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents for e-filings.
• Scheduling meetings and depositions with appropriate detail.
• Docketing and tracking case deadlines.
• Proofreading/editing attorneys’ work.
• Coordinating travel arrangements for attorneys.
• Document and file organization, document creation, conversion and formatting.
• Preparing expenses, and other administrative duties.
• Must have knowledge of procedures and rules for filing documents in state and federal courts, and experience filing documents in both courts.

Salary is competitive and based on experience. Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,631.20 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Clayton, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person