Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - 3263412

AMS Staffing Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support litigation efforts in a busy law firm. The ideal candidate will manage court filings, maintain client files, and assist with trial preparations. The position requires 3–5 years of litigation experience and excellent organizational skills. A competitive salary between $55K and $65K annually is offered, along with benefits and a referral fee for successful candidate referrals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recent litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with legal software and strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Experience in defense-side Personal Injury litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule legal proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients and court personnel.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - 3263412

Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - 3263412

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Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: St Louis MO 63102

Salary/Payrate: $55K-$65K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with 3–5 years of litigation experience to support a Partner, one Associate Attorney, and one Paralegal. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing a busy litigation calendar, court filings, and administrative support with minimal supervision.

Experience in defense-side Personal Injury litigation is strongly preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and court filings
• File documents in state and federal courts using e-filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, local court portals)
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, binders, and court documents
• Maintain and organize client files (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with firm procedures
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings and service of legal documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel
• Perform general administrative duties, including time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and phone/email management
• Covering receptionist duties during lunch or when receptionist is on vacation – alternating schedules with other LAAs at the firm

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recent litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Prior experience supporting multiple professionals, including attorneys and paralegals
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules (state and federal)
• Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, e-filing portals)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Preferred: Experience in insurance defense or personal injury law

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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