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Legal Assistant
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a respected plaintiff law firm in Chesterfield, Missouri. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys and staff by handling administrative, research, and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth case management and excellent client service. This is a great opportunity for professionals with a strong legal background and a passion for litigation to contribute to meaningful work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive case management support, including scheduling, preparing documents, organizing files, and managing court filings.<br>• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence relevant to ongoing cases.<br>• Maintain and update client files, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed.<br>• Coordinate schedules, manage deadlines, and prepare attorneys for court proceedings or depositions.<br>• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, timelines, and other essential materials.<br>• Review electronic documents and manage e-discovery tasks.<br>• Facilitate discovery processes, including drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses.
• 1–3 years of experience in a legal assistant role, preferably within plaintiff litigation.<br>• Proficiency in civil litigation procedures, including e-filing and court filings.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.<br>• Experience with legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.<br>• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure accuracy in handling sensitive information.<br>• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Familiarity with discovery processes, including requests, responses, and e-discovery tools.
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  • Chesterfield, MO
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 45000.00 - 50000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join a respected plaintiff law firm in Chesterfield, Missouri. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys and staff by handling administrative, research, and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth case management and excellent client service. This is a great opportunity for professionals with a strong legal background and a passion for litigation to contribute to meaningful work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive case management support, including scheduling, preparing documents, organizing files, and managing court filings.<br>• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence relevant to ongoing cases.<br>• Maintain and update client files, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as needed.<br>• Coordinate schedules, manage deadlines, and prepare attorneys for court proceedings or depositions.<br>• Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, timelines, and other essential materials.<br>• Review electronic documents and manage e-discovery tasks.<br>• Facilitate discovery processes, including drafting and organizing discovery requests and responses.
  • 2025-08-27T21:38:56Z

Legal Assistant Job in Chesterfield | Robert Half