Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

Stinson Leonard Street Llp - Clayton, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Clayton, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) at Stinson LLP plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and paralegals by managing a variety of administrative tasks related to attorney-client interactions. This includes document production, time entry management, travel coordination, and communication facilitation, all while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The LAA is expected to work effectively with various law firm members and report to the LAA Supervisor or Office Manager, depending on the team structure.

Responsibilities

• Produce and modify legal documents accurately and within requested timeframes for assigned legal group.
• Coordinate lengthy and complex document preparation with Work Product Support Services as needed.
• Prepare documents for e-filing as required.
• Review and route incoming mail, and prepare outgoing mail and faxes.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies.
• Manage incoming calls, including client calls, and assist in coordinating timekeeper calendars and travel arrangements.
• Prepare daily time entries for assigned attorneys and submit them to Accounting in a timely manner.
• Assist attorneys with client billing matters and prepare billing letters and financial updates.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and provide assistance to other LAAs as time permits.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of Legal Administrative Assistant experience or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and file document management tools such as FileSite or WorkSite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• College or business school education.
• Prior experience in the assigned practice area(s).
• Strong computer skills with PowerPoint.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.