Practice Support Specialist (Business Litigation) - St. Louis

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, vision, life, and six

Zusammenfassung

Sandberg Phoenix in St. Louis is seeking a Practice Support Specialist for its Business Litigation Practice Group. The role emphasizes organized, detail-oriented support in a fast-paced litigation environment within a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The position offers collaboration with attorneys, document management, and scheduling responsibilities, with a focus on delivering proactive client service and supporting firm standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2+ years of legal experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation and knowledge of court procedures and e-filing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient in document management and filing.

Aufgaben

• Assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, depositions, hearings, and related documents.
• Maintain organized electronic files and manage documents in iManage.
• Coordinate scheduling of hearings, depositions and mediations.
• Handle invoices and expenses; provide client-facing support when needed.
• Provide responsive, proactive support to attorneys and clients.
• Work with internal and external clients at all levels; collaborate with team.

Kenntnisse

Legal experience

Litigation support

Attention to detail

MS Office

Document management

Tools

iManage

Jobbeschreibung

Practice Support Specialist

Business Litigation Practice Group | St. Louis | Hybrid Opportunity

Sandberg Phoenix is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Practice Support Specialist to join our Business Litigation Practice Group.This role is ideal for a legal professional who enjoys fast-paced work, strong team collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.This role reflects the Firm’s shift from the traditional Legal Assistant model to a practice‑aligned support structure designed to better serve each practice group.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

Hybrid Flexibility

Enjoy the best of both worlds: meaningful in-office collaboration and the ability to work remotely.

Award-Winning Culture

Join a firm recognized as one of St. Louis’ Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025 and runner-up in 2026.

Growth & Development

Build your skills through training, mentorship, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

Team-First Environment

Work with people who support one another, take pride in excellent service, and enjoy working together.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Take pride in keeping complex matters organized and moving forward
• Are proactive, flexible, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities
• Enjoy working independently while being part of a collaborative team
• Bring a positive, solution-focused approach to your work
• Value accountability, trust, and flexibility in a hybrid environment

What You’ll Do

• Assist with pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, depositions, hearings, and other litigation related documents.
• Maintain organized electronic files and manage documents in iManage.
• Ability to manage multiple attorneys and competing priorities, meet time sensitive deadlines, proofread accurately, communicate effectively and anticipate the needs of the team.
• Problem solve, think independently, and undertake projects with minimum supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide responsive, proactive support to attorneys and clients.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with both internal and external clients on all levels.
• Assist with scheduling hearings, depositions and mediations.
• Work in a team environment.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements.
• Handle processing of invoices and expenses.
• Handle electronic filings with the various courts.
• Other duties in compliance with Standards of Quality for Practice Support Specialists.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 2+ years of legal experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation, including knowledge of state and federal court procedures and e-filing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread material for contextual, grammatical, typographic, or spelling errors.
• Ability and desire to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Products.
• Proficient in document management.

Benefits, Perks & Flexibility

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• FSA, HSA, PTO, and 401(k) plan
• Paid parking or transportation allowance
• Paid birthday off
• Office casual dress code
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to connect through firm committees and affinity groups

Salary range starts at $55,000 for entry level and above based on experience and qualifications.

Sandberg Phoenix is committed to an inclusive environment and does not discriminate in its employment practices based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.