Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

SearchPointNY is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Kansas City, MO for a permanent, full-time role supporting attorneys and paralegals with drafting and proofreading, filings, and file management.

You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, handle billing support, and assist with trial prep. The hybrid schedule is four days in office, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of Legal Assistance experience REQUIRED, preferably in Litigation
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, case management software and other technology
• Desired litigation experience includes trial preparation and electronic filing
• Proactive team player who communicates effectively and successfully manages time & competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and discovery materials
• Handle electronic court filings, download pleadings, and assist with trial preparation
• Maintain paper and electronic case files, manage file openings, and run conflict checks
• Coordinate calendars, travel, depositions, CLE tracking, and digital transcription
• Process expenses, time entries, and pre-bills, while updating clients and timekeepers

Skills

Legal support experience

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

We are actively interviewing a Litigation Legal Assistant for a permanent, full-time position with a national law firm's Kansas City office. The Litigation Legal Assistant will support attorneys & paralegals by drafting and proofreading legal documents, handling electronic court filings, maintaining case files, managing calendars, and providing general administrative and billing support.

HOURS

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

SCHEDULE | LOCATION

HYBRID | Kansas City, MO (four days in office/week)

PAY

$60K - $75K + Overtime + Discretionary Bonus

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ yrs of Legal Assistance experience REQUIRED, preferably in Litigation
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, case management software and other technology
• Desired litigation experience includes trial preparation and electronic filing
• Proactive team player who communicates effectively and successfully manages time & competing priorities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and discovery materials
• Handle electronic court filings, download pleadings, and assist with trial preparation
• Maintain paper and electronic case files, manage file openings, and run conflict checks
• Coordinate calendars, travel, depositions, CLE tracking, and digital transcription
• Process expenses, time entries, and pre-bills, while updating clients and timekeepers

SearchPointNY/Noor Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service or Disability Status.