Legal Assistant

LHH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and flexible time-off

Flex-time for appointments andpersonal

Dental and vision coverage

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a shareholder-level attorney in a busy commercial transactions and civil litigation practice.

You will draft, format, proofread, and manage legal documents, track revisions, and handle deadlines, calendars, and files in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Executive Assistant.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience with document formatting, proofreading, and redlining.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal documents and contracts.
• Track revisions and maintain multiple versions of transactional documents.
• Support commercial transactions and civil litigation matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients and business professionals.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, files, and administrative workflows.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Microsoft Word

Excel

Proofreading

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

A well-established boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a shareholder-level attorney with a busy commercial transactions and civil litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, long-tenured team known for its strong culture, stability, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal documents and contracts
• Track revisions and maintain multiple versions of transactional documents
• Support commercial transactions and civil litigation matters
• Communicate professionally with clients and business professionals
• Manage calendars, deadlines, files, and administrative workflows

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Executive Assistant
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Experience with document formatting, proofreading, and redlining
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits Include

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and flexible time-off culture
• Flex-time for appointments and personal scheduling needs
• Dental and vision coverage
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional seeking high-quality work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.