What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Sherry Hurst Legal Recruiting?
Small St. Louis County, Missouri law firm seeks a paralegal/legal assistant for their growing firm. The areas of practice are estate and fiduciary litigation, personal injury and commercial litigation. This position will support 2 attorneys and perform mainly billable work.
The ideal candidate will provide legal support support under the supervision of two attorneys. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Answering discovery
- Request medical records
- Provide administrative support to lawyer
- Handle communication with clients
- Locate and develop case relevant information
Qualifications
- 3 plus years of legal experience in estate fiduciary litigation, personal injury or commercial litigation
- Experience in legal assistance
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
