Legal Assistant

LHH; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary of $60,000–$75,000

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and PTO

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Paid sick leave where applicable by state law

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Kansas City, MO is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Mass Tort Legal Assistant to support its litigation team. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in mass tort litigation, with strong organizational skills. A competitive salary range of $60,000–$75,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in mass tort or complex litigation.
• Familiarity with multidistrict litigation (MDL) procedures and case management systems.
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or legal assistant certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including intake, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft and format legal documents such as complaints, motions, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize large volumes of case files and client records.
• Coordinate with clients, co-counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates and deadlines.
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Track deadlines, hearings, and deposition schedules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support attorneys with document review and production.

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Job Title: Mass Tort Legal Assistant

Position Overview: A well-regarded law firm in Kansas City, MO is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Mass Tort Legal Assistant to support its litigation team. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in high-volume mass tort litigation and managing complex case files.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case management, including intake, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft and format legal documents such as complaints, motions, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize large volumes of case files and client records.
• Coordinate with clients, co-counsel, and court personnel regarding case updates and deadlines.
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Track deadlines, hearings, and deposition schedules across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support attorneys with document review and production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in mass tort or complex litigation.
• Familiarity with multidistrict litigation (MDL) procedures and case management systems.
• Proficiency in legal software (e.g., Relativity, CaseMap, TrialDirector) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or legal assistant certificate preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive base salary of $60,000–$75,000.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and PTO.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• PTO accrual up to 184 hours/year, 13 paid holidays, and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave; PTO and holidays prorated by hire date.
• Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and 401k plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Arrest and conviction records will be considered in accord with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including applicable fair chance laws such as:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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