Client Delivery Assistant

Ala Gateway; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in St. Louis, MO is seeking an entry-level Client Delivery Assistant to support attorneys and specialists with delegated administrative tasks. This onsite role emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork across the firm.

Responsibilities include typing, transcribing, meeting and travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, time entry, and document management. A fast, reliable typist with MS Office proficiency shines here.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Type, transcribe, and revise documents.
• Make meeting arrangements and travel itineraries.
• Prepare expense statements and reimbursement requests.
• Enter billable time and revise prebills.
• Assist with document management and organization.
• Provide on-site support (printing, copying, scanning).
• Support efficiency through technology and dashboards.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Professionalism under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Gateway Chapter’s Career Center provides information on employment opportunities for legal management professionals and other legal positions in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Positions available in the St. Louis area, along with a brief description, are listed below. To look at job postings outside of St. Louis, visit https://jobs.alanet.org/

Husch Blackwell LLPis a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to ourClient Delivery Assistant (Entry-Level Legal Assistant)position in ourSt. Louis, MOoffice.This position will work fully onsite.

TheClient Delivery Assistantprovides embedded practice support, executing delegated administrative tasks and supporting attorneys and specialists. This role preserves practice continuity, maintains institutional knowledge, and acts as a development pipeline to specialist roles. Essential job functions include:

• Assists with typing, transcribing, and revising documents.
• Makes meeting arrangements and travel arrangements; creates itineraries for travelers.
• Prepares expense statements, reimbursement requests and other Emburse responsibilities.
• Assists with saving and profiling pleadings and other documents in document management system.
• Enters billable time and makes revisions to time entries and prebills as needed.
• Assists with creating and organizing notebooks, large mailings, and file organization.
• Provides on-site support, including mailing, copying, printing, and scanning.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tasks through technology.
• Leverages automation and dashboards to improve tracking, organization, and execution of work
• Participates in applicable AI and technology-related trainings to maintain proficiency in related tools and services
• Researches emerging tools and best practices and recommends process improvements to streamline workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance service delivery
• Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
• Updates project log with pending and completed tasks.
• Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters.
• Copes successfully with office demands, remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.
• 1+ years relevant experience required, preferably in a legal environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Demonstrate attentiveness and reliability in task execution.
• Proactively identify support needs and seek guidance when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability.
• Support continuity and trust within practice teams.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipate and resolve before escalation
• Judgment & Discretion – Navigate complexity with senior stakeholders
• Workflow Management – Own full lifecycle with accountability
• Business Partnership – Service mindset with strategic value-add
• Technology Proficiency – AI, automation, continuous upskilling
• Organizational Excellence – Detail-oriented, multi-tasking across portfolios
• Accountability – Follow-through and ownership
• Relationship Management – Build trust across all levels
• Adaptability – Thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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