Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Haden, Cowherd & Bullock, LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Haden, Cowherd & Bullock, LLC, a Springfield-based law firm, seeks a Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. You will draft and format pleadings, manage case files, and maintain organized records.

Daily duties include scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings, handling client communications, preparing court filings, organizing discovery materials, and assisting with trial preparation and basic legal research.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of law and litigation processes.
• Strong legal document preparation, drafting and filing.
• Experience supporting attorneys with case management and client coordination.
• Reliable clerical skills: typing, data entry, recordkeeping, software.
• Effective diary management: scheduling deadlines, court dates, meetings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Paralegal certificate or degree a plus; prior law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and formatting legal documents.
• Managing case files and maintaining records.
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Handling client communications professionally.
• Preparing court filings and organizing discovery materials.
• Assisting with trial preparation and basic legal research.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure timely work.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Legal documents

Case management

Clerical skills

Diary management

Communication skills

Time management

Law firm experience

Professionalism

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Job description

Company Description Haden, Cowherd & Bullock, LLC is a Springfield-based law firm with strong community connections and a practice that extends across Missouri and beyond. The firm offers more than 150 years of combined experience in early case assessment and litigation, including appeals, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death matters. Its attorneys have tried hundreds of bench trials and over 200 jury trials, including multi-million-dollar cases involving compensatory and punitive damages. The firm is frequently engaged to handle complex litigation, such as insurance coverage disputes, medical malpractice trials, and business and real estate litigation, providing a dynamic environment for legal professionals.
Role Description The Legal Secretary/Paralegal will support attorneys with a wide range of administrative and legal tasks in a busy litigation practice. This full-time, on-site role is located in Springfield, MO and includes drafting and formatting legal documents, managing case files, and maintaining organized electronic and physical records. Daily responsibilities involve scheduling and calendar management, coordinating hearings, depositions, and meetings, and handling client communications in a professional and respectful manner. The role includes preparing court filings, organizing discovery materials, assisting with trial preparation, and performing basic legal research as needed. The Legal Secretary/Paralegal will collaborate closely with attorneys and other staff to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant work product in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications

• Knowledge of Law and litigation processes, with the ability to understand basic legal terminology and case workflows.
• Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Experience supporting Legal Assistants or attorneys, with a focus on case management, client coordination, and confidential information handling.
• Reliable Clerical Skills, including typing, data entry, recordkeeping, and proficiency with office software and legal case management tools.
• Effective Diary Management abilities, including scheduling deadlines, court dates, meetings, and ensuring calendar accuracy for multiple attorneys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a litigation-focused environment.
• Prior experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or in a law firm setting preferred; paralegal certificate or relevant degree is a plus.
• Commitment to professionalism, discretion, and inclusive, non-discriminatory client and colleague interactions.