Legal Support Assistant

Accounting Career Consultants; Weldon Spring (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Career Consultants in Weldon Spring, MO, is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to support the legal team in a hybrid work environment. The role involves filing, record-keeping, and document preparation to ensure smooth operations for the department.

You will handle lien filings (UCC, PPSA, PPSR), track deadlines, and maintain organized records. Proficiency with DocuSign and MS Office is a plus, as is experience in legal or financial services environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with lien filings (UCC or similar) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and records management tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file lien documents (UCC, PPSA, PPSR) and amendments.
• Track and confirm filing acceptance; monitor expiration dates.
• Maintain physical and digital records; index and retrieve documents.

Skills

Lien filings

Detail orientation

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

Tools

DocuSign

Records management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity SnapshotThis Legal Support Assistant role is a direct result of company growth, offering a hybrid work schedule and a supportive environment with low turnover, making it a stable and balanced opportunity for an associate-level legal professional.Growth-driven opening: The role exists due to expansion within the company, signaling increased legal workload and opportunity.Hybrid work schedule: Offers a 3 days in-office, 2 days remote setup, providing flexibility not always typical at this level.Employee retention: Low turnover in the legal department suggests a positive, stable work environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and file lien documents: Manage UCC, PPSA, and PPSR filings including amendments, continuations, and terminations to maintain perfected security interests.Track and monitor filings: Confirm acceptance of filings by appropriate offices and maintain accurate records of acknowledgments and expiration dates.Maintain physical and digital records: File, index, and retrieve documents using records management software, supporting legal staff and other departments.Assist with document formatting: Support Legal Assistants and attorneys by preparing and formatting various legal documents and spreadsheets.Manage offsite storage: Prepare files for offsite storage including inventorying, labeling, and tracking physical boxes.What They're Looking ForExperience with lien filings: Prior exposure to UCC or similar lien filing processes is highly valued to ensure accuracy and compliance.Detail orientation and deadline management: Ability to track recurring filing deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively.Preferred: Familiarity with DocuSign or other e-signature platforms, experience in legal or financial services environments, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.#ACCEE #ACCPRI