Legal Assistant

LHH; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO) up to 184 hours a year

13 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

401k plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

401k plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A legal services provider in Clayton is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their busy commercial litigation team. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with clients and internal teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a litigation setting, possess strong organizational abilities, and demonstrate proficiency in legal case management software. Attractive benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and annual performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Draft, proof, and format legal documents.
• Organize case files and manage discovery materials.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism.

Skills

Litigation processes

Court filing procedures

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Legal case management software

Legal case management software

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy commercial litigation team in Clayton. If you thrive in a high-energy environment, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working in-office with a collaborative team, this could be a great fit!

What You’ll Do

• Provide full administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Draft, proof, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Organize case files and manage discovery materials.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in a commercial litigation setting.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Great communication skills and a positive attitude under pressure.

Additional Information

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life, AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan.

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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