Legal Assistant: Juvenile & Family Litigation Support

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Division of Legal Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple Litigation attorneys in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court matters.

The role involves direct administrative and legal support under attorney supervision, with opportunities to draft instruments and correspondence and manage case files. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or 2+ years of administrative support experience and can work independently.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two or more years’ experience providing administrative support.
• Prior experience in a legal environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and legal support to multiple Litigation attorneys.
• Conduct research, file legal documents, manage cases, and draft instruments and correspondence under attorney guidance.

Skills

Administrative support

Detail oriented

Professional communication

Education

Associate’s degree or 2+ years admin support

Job description

The State of Missouri's Division of Legal Services in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Legal Assistant to support multiple Litigation attorneys in juvenile, probate, family, and circuit court matters.

The role involves direct administrative and legal support under attorney supervision, with opportunities to draft instruments and correspondence and manage case files. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s degree or 2+ years of administrative support experience and can work independently.