Legal Assistant

The Roffmann Law Office, LLC; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roffmann Law Office, LLC in Liberty, MO seeks a full-time Legal Assistant to support the attorney and office. You will draft and format pleadings and correspondence, organize case materials, and manage client files with professionalism and discretion.

This on-site role requires coordinating with courts and law offices, handling client intake, scheduling, and meeting deadlines and procedural requirements to ensure smooth office operations and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and legal procedures relevant to criminal and family law.
• Skills in legal document preparation and experience with drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents.
• Strong communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, record-keeping, and office organization.
• Experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Proficiency with office software, legal practice management systems, and document management tools.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional legal or administrative training or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and formatting pleadings and correspondence.
• Organizing case materials and maintaining client files.
• Scheduling appointments and court dates.
• Answering client calls and emails in a professional manner.
• Coordinating with courts and other law offices.
• Assisting with client intake.
• Ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Skills

Legal document preparation

Client communication

Administrative support

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Scheduling and calendar management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Practice management software

Document management tools

Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Company Description

The Roffmann Law Office, LLC is led by attorney M. Andrew Roffmann, who has served clients in Liberty, MO and the surrounding region for over 25 years. The firm focuses on criminal and family law matters, offering confident and assertive representation tailored to each client’s needs. Clients receive support throughout their legal journey, with a commitment to pursuing the results they seek. The long-standing presence in the community reflects the firm’s dedication to quality legal services and personalized advocacy.

Role Description

The Legal Assistant will provide daily support to the attorney and office by managing administrative tasks, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client files. Responsibilities include drafting and formatting pleadings and correspondence, organizing case materials, scheduling appointments and court dates, and answering client phone calls and emails in a professional manner. The role also involves coordinating with courts and other law offices, assisting with client intake, and ensuring that deadlines and procedural requirements are met. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Liberty, MO, requiring consistent in-office presence to support the firm’s operations and client service.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of law and legal procedures relevant to criminal and family law.
• Skills in legal document preparation and experience with drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents.
• Strong communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication with clients, courts, and colleagues.
• Administrative assistance skills, including scheduling, record-keeping, and office organization.
• Experience working as a legal assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Proficiency with office software, legal practice management systems, and document management tools.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional legal or administrative training or certification is preferred.