Legal Administrative Specialist

Edward Jones; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Employee assistance program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Edward Jones in St. Louis is seeking an experienced legal support professional to join our Legal Response Team.

You will gather information from internal and external sources, manage case calendars, and help prepare confidential documents and reports for attorneys and paralegals. The role requires 3+ years in legal support, a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal support experience in litigation, regulatory, or related environments.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience with legal records management, data entry, legal calendaring, and case triage preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly, work independently, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Research and gather information from internal systems, attorneys, courts, and external parties.
• Process, review, and track legal documents, expenses and deadlines, including intake, scanning, and case assignment.
• Maintain case management records, including opening/closing files and updating legal and regulatory documentation.
• Support attorneys and paralegals by managing priorities, deadlines, correspondence, invoices, and reports.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, templates, and departmental reporting.
• Handle highly confidential information with sound judgment and appropriate escalation when needed.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Calendar management

Document management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Edward Jones in St. Louis is seeking an experienced legal support professional to join our Legal Response Team.

You will gather information from internal and external sources, manage case calendars, and help prepare confidential documents and reports for attorneys and paralegals. The role requires 3+ years in legal support, a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate, and strong organizational and communication skills.