Junior Legal Assistant

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package (Medi​​

Vision

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The role provides a broad range of administrative support in a fast-paced law firm setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with attention to detail. Law firm experience is a plus as we handle diverse cases and complex filings.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of administrative experience is required.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
• Maintain office calendar.
• Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from team members.
• Process daily incoming/outgoing mail.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Initiative

Self-direction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking an Junior Legal Assistant to join their St. Louis office. This position provides a wide range of administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain electronic files in compliance with internal policies
• Maintain office calendar
• Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from team members
• Process daily incoming/outgoing mail
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 1 year of previous administrative experience is required - law firm experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.