<p><strong>Outstanding Paralegal Opportunity – Metro East Area (IL)</strong></p><p>A respected law firm in the Metro East area is seeking a <strong>Paralegal</strong> to join their team full-time. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional looking to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. The role offers competitive compensation and long-term potential for advancement.</p><p><strong>Position Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Metro East area (Illinois side of the St. Louis region)</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> 40 hours/week, fully in-office (no hybrid or remote option)</li><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>\$30–\$40/hour</strong>, depending on experience</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Document Preparation:</strong> Draft and format pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and other legal documents</li><li><strong>Case Management:</strong> Organize case files, manage calendars, and track deadlines</li><li><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Handle phones, emails, office supplies, travel arrangements, and attorney schedules</li><li><strong>Billing & Invoicing:</strong> Assist with invoice preparation, track billable hours, and manage client accounts</li><li><strong>Legal Technology:</strong> Use legal software and databases for research and case tracking</li><li><strong>E-Discovery & E-Filing:</strong> Support electronic discovery and file documents through court systems</li><li><strong>Legal Correspondence:</strong> Draft and manage communications with clients, counsel, and other parties</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>401(k) plan with employer contribution</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Estate Planning Paralegal</strong> role in Chesterfield, with a highly respected law firm.</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Estate Planning Paralegal</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Chesterfield, MO</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time | Permanent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join a respected and growing legal team in Chesterfield!</strong></p><p>A well-established, client-focused law firm is seeking a skilled <strong>Trusts and Estates</strong> <strong>Paralegal </strong>with <strong>Gift Tax </strong>Experience to support its expanding estate planning practice. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering stability, professional growth, and a collaborative work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and prepare estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives)</li><li>Organize and maintain client files and case documentation</li><li>Coordinate document signings and manage follow-up communications</li><li>Liaise with clients, attorneys, and financial professionals</li><li>Assist with probate filings and related legal procedures</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Description: Legal Assistant/Paralegal</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an organized and adaptable <strong>Legal Assistant/Paralegal</strong> to support up to eight attorneys across diverse practice areas. This role emphasizes administrative and paralegal responsibilities based on workload, with no billable hour requirements, enabling focus on delivering high-quality team support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys as needed across various practice areas.</li><li>Collaborate on matters involving:</li><li><strong>Probate Litigation</strong>: Assist with document preparation, discovery, and case management.</li><li><strong>Estate Planning</strong>: Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related documents.</li><li><strong>Trust Administration</strong>: Manage trusts, distributions, and compliance documentation.</li><li><strong>Real Estate</strong>: Prepare deeds, closing documents, and conduct title reviews.</li><li><strong>Business Law</strong>: Support entity formation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance.</li><li><strong>Banking</strong>: Handle loan documents, banking agreements, and filings.</li><li><strong>City Administration/Zoning</strong>: Assist with permit applications, zoning reviews, and municipal matters.</li><li>Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems.</li><li>Coordinate schedules, meetings, hearings, and appointments for attorneys.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, legal documents, and reports.</li><li>Manage client communication to resolve inquiries efficiently.</li><li>Perform clerical duties like preparing invoices, expense reports, and managing mail distribution.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>: Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certification desirable.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong>: 2–3 years of legal assistant or paralegal experience in relevant practice areas.</li><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong>: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management software; experience with trust and real estate platforms is a plus.</li><li><strong>Organization</strong>: Strong multitasking abilities with attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Excellent verbal and written skills for interacting with attorneys and clients.</li><li><strong>Adaptability</strong>: Flexibility to shift between practice areas as assignments fluctuate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li><li>Opportunity to work across diverse legal disciplines.</li><li>No billable hour requirement.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment emphasizing professional growth.</li></ul><p>If you're proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for legal administrative support, apply today to join our team!</p>
We are seeking a Paralegal to join our team. This role will primarily focus on Trusts & Estates, requiring the individual to support our attorneys and senior paralegals in administering estates, funding revocable and irrevocable trusts, preparing necessary documents, and managing client cases.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Assist in the preparation of Gift Tax Returns, Estate Tax Returns, and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Oversee the financial records of trusts, conduct trust accounting, and audit accounts.<br>• Handle General Ledger accounts, reconcile broker statements, prepare payables, and manage bank deposits.<br>• Obtain and reconcile 1099 and K-1 statements, ensuring all financial records are up to date.<br>• Administer revocable and irrevocable trust funding and administration, both pre and post death.<br>• Oversee probate administration, including the drafting of probate pleadings.<br>• Maintain close personal contact with clients and financial advisors, ensuring excellent customer service.<br>• Develop technical proficiency in database use and management, internet/electronic research, and project folder/electronic file maintenance.<br>• Independently manage and organize files, or delegate similar tasks to Records Clerk and supervise the same.<br>• Adhere to firm policies, maintaining a detail-oriented demeanor and attitude at all times.<br>• Deliver superior service to all internal and external customers, communicating effectively and in a detail-oriented manner.<br>• Collaborate within a team, adapting to changing business demands, and producing quality final work products.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in our office. This role will focus on supporting our Discovery team and litigation processes within our law firm. The successful candidate will be required to draft and serve discovery and track responses in multiple jurisdictions as well as maintain case management software. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately draft discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production, for various jurisdictions<br>• Serve discovery documents in multiple jurisdictions in a prompt and efficient manner<br>• Manage and keep track of discovery responses using calendaring and database systems<br>• Update and maintain tracked discovery, ensuring regular communication with trial teams about the status of responses<br>• Draft and serve "no answer" letters when required, along with drafting and filing motions to compel and notices of hearing<br>• Handle unverified responses by sending requests for verifications<br>• Utilize case management software to save discovery responses and document productions<br>• Foster working relationships within the department, and work both independently and as part of a team<br>• Use Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat to manage and complete tasks efficiently.
<p><br></p><p><strong>Bankruptcy Legal Assistant – Hybrid Work Schedule</strong></p><p>A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Bankruptcy Legal Assistant</strong> to join its dynamic legal team. This role supports attorneys in managing consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters, with a focus on Chapter 11 and mass tort-related filings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, file, and manage bankruptcy pleadings and related documents.</li><li>Maintain case files and calendars, ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li>Communicate with courts, trustees, and clients regarding case status.</li><li>Assist with document review, data entry, and case tracking.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior experience in bankruptcy law (Chapter 11 preferred).</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills.</li><li>Proficiency with legal software and electronic filing systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication.</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule available.</li><li>Collaborative, fast-paced team setting.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Litigation Attorney – Downtown Plaintiffs' Firm in St. Louis</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced litigator driven by a passion for advocating for those who deserve justice? Do you thrive in an energetic, fast-paced environment where your skills can truly make an impact? If so, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Our firm, a dynamic plaintiffs' practice located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, is seeking a skilled <strong>Litigation Attorney</strong> to join our team. We are dedicated to fighting for individuals and business clients who have been wronged, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and meaningful advocacy.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Strong Team Environment:</strong> Work alongside experienced attorneys and support specialists who are equally passionate about achieving results for our clients.</li><li><strong>Cutting-Edge Cases:</strong> Tackle challenging, high-stakes litigation, including personal injury, consumer rights, employment disputes, commercial matters, and more.</li><li><strong>Growth Opportunities:</strong> We support your ongoing professional development through mentorship, training, and access to legal resources.</li><li><strong>Competitive Compensation:</strong> Enjoy a market-leading salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ready to take your career to the next level? Join a firm where your efforts will not only be acknowledged but celebrated as we work together to champion our clients’ causes.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney to join our boutique personal injury law firm in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is ideal for a motivated individual passionate about managing high-value cases, including wrongful death and catastrophic injury, while leading and mentoring a talented litigation team. Our firm is known for its results-driven approach and commitment to quality, making this a unique opportunity to take on challenging cases and make a meaningful impact.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage a litigation team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals, fostering collaboration and achieving team goals.<br>• Oversee a personal docket of approximately 50 high-value cases, ensuring timely preparation and readiness for trial.<br>• Conduct all aspects of trial preparation and execution, including discovery, strategy development, and courtroom advocacy.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional representation and support throughout the litigation process.<br>• Develop and implement strategic decisions aimed at optimizing case outcomes and operational efficiency.<br>• Represent the firm within the community, building relationships that align with the firm's mission and values.<br>• Ensure compliance with all litigation deadlines, maintaining accountability within the team.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and maximize both legal and business outcomes.<br>• Maintain a focus on achieving high-stakes verdicts in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases.
