Legal Assistant

Synergy Staffing Services, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Synergy Staffing Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys across multiple practice areas in a leading Kansas City law firm. You will handle daily case reporting, e-filing, data entry, and expense management.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of legal experience, with litigation background preferred, and strong skills in Word, Outlook, and CaseNet. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience.
• Litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, and CaseNet.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• File documents with state, federal, or appellate courts in compliance with local rules
• Calculate, track, and maintain attorney calendars, hearing dates, depositions, and statutory filing deadlines.
• Organize, sort, and maintain physical and electronic case files, manage e-discovery databases, and help prepare deposition or trial exhibits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, court clerks, and opposing counsel.
• Track time records, manage monthly billing processes, and handle scheduling.

Skills

Word

Outlook

CaseNet

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

CaseNet

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

One of Kansas City's top law firms is looking to add an experienced Legal Assistant to give support to attorneys in multiple practice areas. This position will be responsible for daily case reporting, e-filing, data entry, and expense management.

Prior experience in Civil Litigation is strongly preferred.

** Responsibilities will include** :

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• File documents with state, federal, or appellate courts in compliance with local rules
• Calculate, track, and maintain attorney court calendars, hearing dates, depositions, and statutory filing deadlines.
• Organize, sort, and maintain physical and electronic case files, manage e-discovery databases, and help prepare deposition or trial exhibits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, court clerks, and opposing counsel.
• Track time records, manage monthly billing processes, and handle scheduling.

** Requirements:**

• Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience.
• ** Litigation experience is strongly preferred.**
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Word, Outlook, and CaseNet.
• Outstanding communication - written and verbal - including excellent spelling and grammar.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm, offering great benefits and an opportunity for growth. Interviewing immediately.