Legal Assistant

Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support several attorneys in our St. Louis office. The role involves drafting pleadings, e-filing, calendar management, and coordinating meetings while delivering professional client service.

A strong candidate will have 3+ years in legal support, superb attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic. Proficiency in MS Office is required for daily tasks and efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Law Firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their St. Louis office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.

This firm offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
• Schedule meetings and conference calls
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
• Assist in trial preparation
• Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed

Required Skills and Experience:

• Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction