Practice Support Specialist – Products Liability/Toxic Tort

Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

FSA, HSA, PTO, and 401(k) plan

Paid parking or transportation

Paid birthday off

Office casual dress code

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities to connect through firm‑

Job summary

Sandberg Phoenix is seeking a highly organized Practice Support Specialist to join our Products Liability/Toxic Tort Team in St. Louis.

This hybrid role balances in-office collaboration with remote work and focuses on supporting attorneys with a mix of drafting, scheduling, and docketing tasks. You’ll manage correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and invoices, coordinate hearings, depositions, and travel, and ensure accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of legal experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in litigation and e-filing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent proofreading and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in document management and office software.

Responsibilities

• Generate and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Problem solve, think independently, and undertake projects with minimum supervision.
• Collaborate with attorney team to produce high quality work.
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, and mediations; schedule travel as needed.
• Handle electronic court filings and manage invoices and expenses.

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation support

Communication skills

Proofreading

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Practice Support Specialist

Products Liability/Toxic Tort Team | St. Louis | Hybrid Opportunity

Sandberg Phoenix is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Practice Support Specialist to join our Products Liability 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

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm that values your expertise and dedication, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of the Sandberg Phoenix legacy.

You’ll love this job if:

• You take pride in being organized
• You are detail-oriented
• You can have fun at work
• You can be flexible

What you’ll do:

• Generate and finalize correspondence, and various legal documents to include pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Problem solve, think independently, and undertake projects with minimum supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with attorney team in producing high quality work.
• 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.
• Utilize asbestos database and docketing system in managing status of cases and trial dates.
• Obtain records via Pohlman
• 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 Specialist.

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.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you are looking for a career—not just a job—with a firm that values flexibility, teamwork, professional development, and exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply online at www.sandbergphoenix.com – Career Opportunities or send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

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.