Litigation Legal Assistant

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in civil defense matters.

You will draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, and other documents; manage case files; organize exhibits; and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials. Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling court appearances, coordinating with courts and clients, and maintaining compliant workflows with court

Qualifications

• Experience with civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Proficient in preparing pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
• Experience supporting litigation teams and coordinating with courts.
• Strong calendaring, deadline tracking, and records organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with practice management software and document mgmt systems.
• Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience as legal assistant or paralegal preferred; paralegal cert a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and finalize pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage case files, organize exhibits, maintain records, and prepare materials for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Calendar management including scheduling court appearances and deadlines.
• Communicate with courts, clients, and outside parties as directed.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the litigation team and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.

Skills

Legal document prep

Administrative support

Calendar management

Court communications

Proofreading

Document management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Practice management software

Document management systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Childress Ahlheim Cary LLC is a civil defense litigation firm practicing in all courts throughout Missouri and Illinois. The firm represents a broad range of clients in complex civil matters, offering experienced counsel and strategic advocacy. Team members work closely with attorneys who manage diverse caseloads, providing exposure to many areas of civil litigation. The firm’s work environment emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail, and strong client service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Legal Assistant role based in St. Louis, MO. The Litigation Legal Assistant supports attorneys with all phases of civil defense litigation, including drafting, formatting, and finalizing pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents. Daily responsibilities include managing case files, organizing exhibits, maintaining electronic and physical records, and preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trials. The role involves calendar management such as scheduling court appearances, deadlines, client meetings, and attorney travel, and ensuring reminders and follow-ups are tracked. The Litigation Legal Assistant also communicates with courts, clients, and outside parties as directed, assists with administrative tasks for the litigation team, and helps maintain efficient workflows and compliance with court rules.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and civil litigation procedures, with the ability to understand court rules and case workflows.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience providing Legal Assistance, such as case file management, trial preparation support, and coordination with courts and counsel.
• Skilled in Administrative Assistance and Calendaring, including scheduling, deadline tracking, and maintaining organized records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong proofreading abilities.
• Comfort with legal practice management software, document management systems, and standard office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar litigation support role preferred; paralegal certificate or relevant coursework is a plus.