Federal Legal Assistant II — Trial Prep & Docketing

West 4th Strategy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant II for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Springfield, MO.

The role involves examining, preparing, and processing a wide range of time‑sensitive legal documents, supporting trial preparation, and managing case dockets and calendars. The candidate should have at least two years' legal experience, strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills, and the ability to compile and organize records, drafts, and correspondence in a fast‑paced federal

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a professional legal environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to integrate content from multiple software applications, including tables, charts, and graphs from databases and spreadsheets, into word processing or desktop publishing documents.
• Proficiency in word processing, document management and review, file management systems, and data entry.
• Proficiency in standard office equipment and technology, including computers, multifunction printers/copiers, and scanners.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Examines, prepares, and processes a variety of technical legal documents that are voluminous, complex, and time sensitive
• Reviews incoming materials and independently determines the appropriate assembly and preparation of legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, orders, answers, subpoenas, warrants, and other litigation-related filings
• Obtains information from case files, law enforcement agencies, courts, and other authorized sources to prepare complete legal documents for AUSA review or direct submission to the court
• Analyzes the nature and status of assigned cases to ensure legal documents are prepared accurately and in accordance with procedural requirements
• Prepares recurring legal documents with minimal supervision, including indictments, complaints, motions, search warrants, seizure warrants, judgments, garnishments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, subpoenas, orders to show cause, satisfactions of judgment, and proofs of claim
• Assists with trial preparation by compiling trial notebooks, organizing case materials, preparing jury instructions, and assembling witness and exhibit lists
• Assembles exhibits, affidavits, evidentiary materials, and supporting documentation for hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
• Utilizes legal research tools and online legal databases to verify citations, statutory references, and case authorities
• Prepares tables of contents, indices, and citation tables for legal briefs and other court filings
• Drafts original correspondence requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology, including transmittal letters, extension requests, case status notifications, and notices to defense attorneys
• Responds to inquiries from visitors, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, and the public regarding pending and closed matters
• Performs case docketing functions by opening, updating, monitoring, and closing cases using automated case management systems
• Maintains accurate case records and conducts database searches to retrieve case information
• Tracks filing deadlines, hearings, trials, scheduling conferences, depositions, and other litigation milestones
• Develops and maintains a calendaring and suspense system to monitor deadlines and inform AUSAs of upcoming court appearances
• Manages AUSA calendars by scheduling appointments, meetings, interviews, and conferences

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Content integration

Word processing

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

West 4th Strategy is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant II for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Springfield, MO.

The role involves examining, preparing, and processing a wide range of time‑sensitive legal documents, supporting trial preparation, and managing case dockets and calendars. The candidate should have at least two years' legal experience, strong MS Office and Adobe Acrobat skills, and the ability to compile and organize records, drafts, and correspondence in a fast‑paced federal