Job Description

Successful law firm seeks a full time Legal Assistant for our downtown St. Louis location. Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and have comprehensive experience with the legal profession. This position requires a highly motivated, organized professional capable of functioning in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment. Please forward cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary:

The Legal Assistant enhances attorneys’ effectiveness in handling cases, communication with clients, and obtaining needed evidence for available defenses; monitoring case development and deadlines; and supporting attorney's trial and deposition settings. This position will support multiple attorneys with the preparation of documents for worker’s comp defense and general liability cases.

Essential Job Functions:

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Completing attorney dictation through firm software including correspondence, pleadings and medical records requests, etc.
• Utilization of e-filing procedures through various court systems including civil courts and the workers compensation commission.
• Assist with preparation for trials/hearings including preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• Scheduling depositions and independent medical evaluations. This includes working with opposing attorneys for scheduling and doctor’s offices.
• Requesting medical records through HIPAA, subpoena or Form 43 documents as required and following up with medical providers for requested records.
• Assisting with overflow of work in the office including dictation for other attorneys, filing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting attorneys in a legal office setting
• Experience with electronic filing for workers’ compensation and general liability preferred, as well as prior experience with typing dictation
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Microsoft Word experience and required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.

Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.