Legal Assistant (Remote)

MEM; Lone Jack (MO); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support its legal team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations by assisting with legal research, document preparation, and client communications. This position offers a vibrant work culture focused on safety and growth, where your contributions will directly impact the firm's success. With competitive benefits, including comprehensive health plans and generous PTO, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a team that values your skills and dedication.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision

Fully Employer-Paid Life and Disability Benefits

Employee Wellness and Recognition Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Generous PTO accruals

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

20 days of paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in administrative support, preferably in a law office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with legal research, drafting documents, and client communication.
• Maintain legal files and manage attorneys' calendars efficiently.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Client Communication

Calendar Management

Data Entry

Regulatory Compliance

Statistical Reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Management Software

Job description

Are you driven to keep people safe? That’s what we do every day at Missouri Employers Mutual.

We’ve created a casual, values-driven work culture that’s making a positive impact on the way people live and work. This is a place where you can grow with confidence — because that’s what safety and success really mean to us.

Job Purpose

Assist and provide support to lawyers with various tasks including conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing documents, communicating with clients, preparing for hearings, trials, and meetings, and organizing and maintaining files.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, prepare, and maintain legal files; prepare Division forms and stipulations; prepare and deliver to attorneys outside and inside mail daily; forward legal mail to MEM claims staff daily; re-file files daily.
• Maintain calendar for all dockets and other legal appointments for attorneys; anticipate and bring scheduling conflicts to attorney’s attention. Assemble data and prepare Monthly Production Report. Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements.
• Enter accumulated data into appropriate computer system and assume responsibility for the accuracy of data recorded on various statistical reports or lists. Verify that information contained in Form 21s is correct in relation to Report of Injury and annotate any discrepancies for attorneys.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by producing comprehensive regulatory reports. Review and consolidate the information being reported and make sure it is accurate and timely.
• Draft and review correspondence. Communicate with clients, claims representatives, and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
• Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Assist with the preparation for hearings, trials, and meetings. Assist with the management and resolution of billing issues with outside counsel.
• Provide high-level assistance to the CompLegal attorneys supporting the accomplishment of overall financial and strategic planning objectives for the firm, as well as administrative projects and reports.
• Analyze, assemble, and compile narrative and statistical information concerning CompLegal operations, including data comparison and report preparation for MEM. Responsible for preparing monthly production reports.

Experience

2-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably law office administration), legal support experience, or equivalent.

Total Rewards

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision
  Our medical plan includes robust offerings such as fertility benefits and fully paid preventative care.
  Our dental coverage also includes adult orthodontia and other less commonly covered dental treatments.
• Fully Employer-Paid Life and Disability Benefits
  Life Insurance - three times base salary
  Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  Short and Long-term Disability
• Employee Wellness and Recognition Program with employer-paid incentives for employees and their spouses
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care options
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contribution
• Time Away from Work
  Generous PTO accruals
  11 Holidays and 4 Early releases
  16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off
  20 days of paid parental leave (in addition to STD)
  Marriage, Bereavement, and Jury Duty leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan including employer match and profit sharing
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Assistance

Our home office is located in vibrant Columbia, Missouri — #6 in Livability’s 2019 Best Places to Live.