Senior Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation (In-Office)

LHH; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO) up to 184 hours a year

13 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

401k plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A legal services provider in Clayton is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their busy commercial litigation team. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with clients and internal teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a litigation setting, possess strong organizational abilities, and demonstrate proficiency in legal case management software. Attractive benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and annual performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Legal Assistant in commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Draft, proof, and format legal documents.
• Organize case files and manage discovery materials.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams.

Skills

Litigation processes

Court filing procedures

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

A legal services provider in Clayton is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their busy commercial litigation team. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with clients and internal teams. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a litigation setting, possess strong organizational abilities, and demonstrate proficiency in legal case management software. Attractive benefits include PTO, medical, dental, and annual performance bonuses.