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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Our client is a St. Louis-based, nationally recognized law firm that focuses on estate planning, elder law, legacy planning, probate, and trust administration. They truly care for the people they serve and are looking for a legal assistant to support their growth. Because of this growth, there will be future professional growth opportunities!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collect, examine, and organize documentation for client files, and communicate with clients when there is missing information.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, client files, and legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues.
- Schedule meetings, client appointments, and court appointments
- Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements.
- Communicates and works directly with the firm’s clients
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, or legal secretary. For the right person, they are willing to train!
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Good at taking direction and running with it.
- Interested in professional self-development and desire to learn new skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn new Customer/Client Relations Management (CRM) systems, experience with CLIO or similar legal CRM preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and meet deadlines.
OTHER DETAILS
- This is a full-time position that will be at their office in Chesterfield, Missouri.
- Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
- Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, and generous PTO/Holiday policy
- Culture: Fun, team-oriented, client-focused.
TO APPLY
Email your resume to brian.young@rockitcareers.com