Legal Assistant

Van Matre Law Firm, P.C.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Van Matre Law Firm, P.C. in Columbia, MO seeks a self-motivated legal assistant to support attorneys with drafting, document prep, calendar management, and client communications.

This full-time, on-site role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Daily tasks include filing, court filings coordination, data entry, and reception support. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with clients, attorneys and court personnel.
• Calendar management and filing are essential.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a legal support role is advantageous, but not required.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with drafting, document preparation, deadlines, court filings and other administrative tasks.
• Maintain case files, manage calendars, schedule meetings and court appearances, and coordinate with clients, courts and external parties.
• Perform data entry, file management and reception support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Calendar management

Office software

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Van Matre Law Firm, P.C. provides a broad range of legal services for both corporate clients and individuals. With years of experience across many practice areas, Van Matre Law Firm focuses on practical solutions and attentive service for diverse client needs.

Role Description

Van Matre Law Firm is in search of a self-motivated individual to serve as a legal assistant in our Columbia office. This individual will be responsible for interacting with clients and assisting attorneys with legal drafting, document preparation, deadlines, court filings, and other administrative tasks. Experience in an administrative office role is preferred. Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, vision insurance, and 401K.

This is a full-time, on-site Legal Assistant role based in Columbia, MO. The Legal Assistant will support attorneys with legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and other case-related materials. Daily responsibilities include maintaining case files, managing calendars, scheduling meetings and court appearances, and coordinating communication with clients, courts, and external parties. The Legal Assistant will also perform general administrative assistance tasks such as data entry, file management, and reception support as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Administrative assistance capabilities, such as calendar management, filing, data entry, and office software proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard computer platforms
• Experience or training as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role is advantageous, but not required
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment