Legal Assistant

Tedford & Associates; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tedford & Associates, a professional law firm specializing in personal injury and criminal defense, seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant for a full-time role.

You will manage case files, draft and proofread documents, schedule court appearances, and coordinate with clients and witnesses, while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy. We provide a modern office setting, hands-on training, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal case management tools and e-filing systems (PACER & GreenFiling).
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent data entry and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy of legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Manage and organize legal documents, files, and discovery processes.
• Drafting & Proofreading: Prepare, format, and meticulously proofread legal correspondence and documents for errors or inconsistencies.
• Scheduling: Coordinate appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys.
• Communication: Act as a primary point of contact, coordinating with clients, witnesses, and other parties while providing excellent customer service.
• Administration: Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and assist with heavy clerical tasks like data entry, filing, and transcription.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Legal Administration Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PACER

GreenFiling

Legal Case Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

We are a professional, agile law firm providing high-quality representation in personal injury and criminal defense. We are currently looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team full time.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in legal administration, this is a great opportunity to grow your career. We pride ourselves on offering a modern office setting, hands‑on training, and a safe, supportive work environment with excellent company perks.

What You Will Do

• Case Management: Manage and organize legal documents, files, and discovery processes.
• Drafting & Proofreading: Prepare, format, and meticulously proofread legal correspondence and documents for errors or inconsistencies.
• Scheduling: Coordinate appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys.
• Communication: Act as a primary point of contact, coordinating with clients, witnesses, and other parties while providing excellent customer service.
• Administration: Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and assist with heavy clerical tasks like data entry, filing, and transcription.

What We Are Looking For

• Software Proficiency: Strong experience with legal case management tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and e‑filing systems (specifically PACER & GreenFiling).
• Project Management: Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, juggle deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional data entry and proofreading skills to ensure all legal documents are perfectly accurate.
• Experience: Previous experience in a law firm setting, ideally within personal injury or criminal defense, is highly preferred.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.