Legal Assistant
- Kansas City, MO
Legal Assistant - Amazing Kansas City, MO Litigation Firm!
A bit about us:
We are large enough to handle the most complex litigation, but small enough to provide a level of personal service often lost with larger firms. As a multi-specialty firm, our attorneys have taken to trial or arbitrated more than 250 cases. Additionally, our attorneys have assisted clients with matters that were resolved or settled where compromise was advantageous to our client.
Over the last 20 years our focus has remained the same – Our Clients. Regardless of whether a case involves millions of dollars in damages or thousands of dollars, we pride ourselves on providing superior service & working to provide the best possible outcome for our clients. We are used to tough cases and difficult adversaries.
Over the last 20 years our focus has remained the same – Our Clients. Regardless of whether a case involves millions of dollars in damages or thousands of dollars, we pride ourselves on providing superior service & working to provide the best possible outcome for our clients. We are used to tough cases and difficult adversaries.
Why join us?
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Bonus Pay
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Bonus Pay
Job Details
Responsibilities Include:
Accurate filing of court documents with local, state and federal courts
Manage the schedule for an active mediation/arbitration practice
Transcribe and proofread legal documents
File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents in a timely manner
Manage records, projects and calendars
Transcribe Lawyers' audio files and written notes
Schedule meetings
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by providing timely reminders
Process third party vendor invoices
Communicate with vendors, experts, lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
Make travel arrangements
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Requirements/Qualifications:
2+ years' experience as a legal assistant
Familiarity with document management software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Superior written and oral communication skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
A courteous and professional demeanor
Accurate filing of court documents with local, state and federal courts
Manage the schedule for an active mediation/arbitration practice
Transcribe and proofread legal documents
File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents in a timely manner
Manage records, projects and calendars
Transcribe Lawyers' audio files and written notes
Schedule meetings
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by providing timely reminders
Process third party vendor invoices
Communicate with vendors, experts, lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff
Make travel arrangements
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Requirements/Qualifications:
2+ years' experience as a legal assistant
Familiarity with document management software systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Superior written and oral communication skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
A courteous and professional demeanor