What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Dentons US LLP?
Legal Administrative Assistant
St. Louis, MO, US
Jan 27, 2025
Dentons US LLP is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Assistant for our St. Louis office. This position will provide administrative support to Litigation lawyers in a highly collaborative working environment. This is a hybrid role, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
Responsibilities
Responsible for document preparation, editing, file maintenance, client billing and overall administrative support for multiple timekeepers
Work with timekeepers, input time entry, pleadings, and process mail
Client contact in person and over the phone
Travel arrangements and reimbursements
Handles administrative confidential / sensitive firm and / or client information
These duties may be ongoing or ad-hoc in nature
Other duties as may be assigned to fully meet the requirements for this position
Experience & Qualifications
8 - 12 years of Litigation administration experience in a mid- to large-sized law firm
Proficient in legal secretarial and administrative tasks including, but not limited to, document preparation, filing, time entry, expenses, telephone contact, travel arrangements, and calendar maintenance
Must be familiar with local court rules; preferably familiar with Missouri and Illinois state court rules and federal court rules
Possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, work independently, and multi-task a must. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and excellent client service
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) a must. Knowledge of Intapp, iManage, Chrome River, a plus. Must have a solid ability to learn and adapt to new software programs
Excellent written and oral communication and strong organizational skills
Must be detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have the ability to prioritize incoming / outgoing tasks
Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
Availability for overtime
Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, short-term / long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US, LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Specialist at 1 314 259 5898 or contact us at dentonsusstaffrecruitment@dentons.com.
About Dentons
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com
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