Legal Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

We are looking for an outgoing, self-motivated Legal Assistant/Receptionist to ensure smooth running of our fast-growing law office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal administrative services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, set up appointments for calendar, schedule and coordinate depositions, schedule and pay for accommodations, and confirm meetings.
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administrative support at the front desk
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• File basic legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain client lists, open new cases, enter cases in MyCase. Handle all new client paperwork
• Monitor deadlines and enter all deadlines from Casenet, make appointments, and juggle calendars.
• Organize and maintain all physical and electronic files
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as confirmation letters, contracts, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare documents necessary for certain proceedings, such as witness binders, exhibits, and appendices for depositions and court filings

Skills

• Proven work experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management and billing software; MyCase.
• Prefer experience with electronically filing with Missouri Courts
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18