POSITION SUMMARY:
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3-5 years of experience to join the Kansas City, MO office. Our ideal candidate will work well supporting 3 litigation attorneys and other staff members to provide strong clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance. Duties require excellent typing, organization, teamwork and communication skills in order to provide outstanding legal support services to the firm's attorneys, staff and clients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
- Prepare legal correspondence, reports and PowerPoint presentations
- Assist with outgoing communication: formatting, proofing, finalizing
- Organize and maintain case files and other filings – both hardcopy and electronic
- Electronically file documents in the court systems
- Maintain electronic calendars for assigned attorneys
- Schedule appointments and meeting rooms, provide or assist in cleanup after meetings
- Submit expense reimbursements on behalf of assigned attorneys
- Enter attorney billing time entries
- Coordinate with accounting department on billing and related administrative matters
- Assist with making work-related travel and overnight accommodation arrangements
- Assist with incoming telephone calls, and with greeting clients and other visitors
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience as a legal assistant or secretary working in a law firm is preferred, with civil litigation experience being an added plus
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in time-keeping, calendaring and document management systems is also helpful
QUALITIES IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
- Ability to properly balance workload between multiple assigned attorneys
- Willingness to abide by the confidentiality requirements of providing legal services
- Commitment to meeting deadlines; timely communicate status of projects and work performed
- Be a team player with other staff members to help ensure that deadlines are met and that the firm's clients receive excellent legal services
CULTURE:
- Open-door work environments promoting collaboration and mentorship
- Firm Rankings & Accolades: https://bit.ly/2xff44g
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(k) and profit sharing plans
- Life Insurance
- Onsite Parking
- Gym reimbursement
*These benefits are subject to change
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
THIS POSITION IS NOT OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS BY EXTERNAL RECRUITERS OR SEARCH FIRMS.