Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LHH; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Generous PTO

Flexible time policy

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a busy shareholder at a Springfield law firm with a focus on commercial transactions and civil litigation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working directly with attorneys and business clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include 5+ years in a legal support role, a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Executive Assistant, or similar professional support role.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal documents and legal terminology.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience handling document comparison, redlining, and complex formatting projects.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong client service skills and professionalism when interacting with executives and business clients.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced education or paralegal studies a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a senior attorney and assist attorneys across the firm as needed
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and client materials
• Manage extensive document revisions, redlines, and version control for transactional matters
• Maintain case and matter files, calendars, deadlines, and related administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third parties
• Assist with civil litigation and commercial transaction matters
• Track time and manage billing-related responsibilities
• Coordinate and organize large volumes of documents and information across multiple matters

Skills

Legal experience

Communication

MS Office

Document formatting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established and highly respected law firm in Springfield is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a busy shareholder with a sophisticated practice focused on commercial transactions, civil litigation, and related business matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, collaborative firm known for its strong culture, long-tenured employees, and exceptional benefits. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with attorneys and business clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a senior attorney and assist attorneys across the firm as needed
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and client materials
• Manage extensive document revisions, redlines, and version control for transactional matters
• Maintain case and matter files, calendars, deadlines, and related administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third parties
• Assist with civil litigation and commercial transaction matters
• Track time and manage billing-related responsibilities
• Coordinate and organize large volumes of documents and information across multiple matters

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Executive Assistant, or similar professional support role
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal documents and legal terminology
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience handling document comparison, redlining, and complex formatting projects
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong client service skills and professionalism when interacting with executives and business clients
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced education or paralegal studies a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance
• Vision and dental coverage available
• Generous PTO program
• Flexible time policy for appointments and family obligations
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental disability and voluntary insurance options

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers