Civil Defense Litigation Assistant — On-Site

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in civil defense matters.

You will draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, and other documents; manage case files; organize exhibits; and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials. Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling court appearances, coordinating with courts and clients, and maintaining compliant workflows with court

Qualifications

• Experience with civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Proficient in preparing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Experience supporting litigation teams and coordinating with courts.
• Strong calendaring, deadline tracking, and records organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with practice management software and document mgmt systems.
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience as legal assistant or paralegal preferred; paralegal cert a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage case files, organize exhibits, maintain records, and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Calendar management including scheduling court appearances and deadlines.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties as directed.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the litigation team and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Legal document prep

Administrative support

Calendar management

Court communications

Proofreading

Document management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Document management systems

MS Office

Job description

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in civil defense matters.

You will draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, and other documents; manage case files; organize exhibits; and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials. Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling court appearances, coordinating with courts and clients, and maintaining compliant workflows with court