Litigation Administrative Assistant – Fast-Paced & Detail‑Oriented

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package (Medi​​

Vision

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Short and Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The role provides a broad range of administrative support in a fast-paced law firm setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with attention to detail. Law firm experience is a plus as we handle diverse cases and complex filings.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of administrative experience is required.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electronic files in compliance with internal policies.
• Maintain office calendar.
• Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from team members.
• Process daily incoming/outgoing mail.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Initiative

Self-direction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The role provides a broad range of administrative support in a fast-paced law firm setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in MS Office, and demonstrate a strong work ethic with attention to detail. Law firm experience is a plus as we handle diverse cases and complex filings.