St. Louis, MO, 63102
Job description
Legal Administrative Assistant – Construction Litigation
St. Louis, MO
$60,000-$70,000
The Legal Administrative Assistant will support attorneys within the Construction Practice Group, facilitating the provision of legal services through effective technical skills and workflow management.
Responsibilities of the Legal Administrative Assistant:
- Providing essential support services such as typing correspondence, entering time data, and transcription of documents.
- Coordinating and scheduling both internal and external meetings, depositions, and hearings.
- Drafting, proofreading, and formatting a variety of legal documents.
- Assisting with various aspects of the litigation process and related procedures.
- Handling electronic filing in Missouri/Illinois and federal courts, as well as managing case filings within the firm’s document management system.
- Offering assistance in the drafting, filing, and serving of Mechanic’s Liens.
- Performing various other administrative tasks as directed by attorneys.
Requirements for the Legal Administrative Assistant:
- A high school diploma or GED is mandatory.
- At least 2 years of law firm experience is required.
- Preferred experience in construction litigation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe is necessary.
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- A keen eye for detail, with skills in proofreading and formatting legal documents.
- Familiarity with document management systems and time-entry software is preferred.
- Resourcefulness and efficiency in managing a high volume of tasks is essential.
STEMHUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.
