Legal Assistant

JurisTemps, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

JurisTemps, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Kansas City to support attorneys in civil defense litigation with focus on insurance defense. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage complex litigation files.

Preferred qualifications include 2+ years experience in litigation, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule legal appointments.
• Coordinate case files, including document organization.
• Assist with trial preparation and document production.
• Communicate with clients and court personnel professionally.
• Track deadlines for filings and case progression.
• Assist with billing-related tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A well-established, large law firm in the Kansas City area is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team of attorneys handling civil defense litigation with an emphasis on insurance defense matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast‑paced legal environment and enjoys working on complex litigation files from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys and paralegals handling insurance defense matters.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and maintain case files, including document organization and file management.
• Assist with discovery, trial preparation, exhibit organization, and document production.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure timely filings and case progression.
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing‑related tasks, and support other administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunity to join a respected, collegial law firm with a strong litigation practice and long‑term career growth potential.