Dynamic Legal Assistant: Court Filings & Docket

Evans & Dixon LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with preparing, filing, and managing legal documents. You will follow up on court filings, maintain the docket, and coordinate attorney schedules to meet deadlines.

Candidates should have 1–3+ years of legal experience, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. This fast-paced position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of prior legal experience.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and invoicing procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and manage legal documents in compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Follow up on court filings to ensure timely deadlines.
• Maintain docket and attorney schedules for efficient workflow.
• Prepare court filings and pleadings as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and defendants.
• Track case milestones and billing records to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Legal experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Evans & Dixon LLC in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with preparing, filing, and managing legal documents. You will follow up on court filings, maintain the docket, and coordinate attorney schedules to meet deadlines.

Candidates should have 1–3+ years of legal experience, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook. This fast-paced position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.