Legal Administrative Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

📍 Kansas City, MO \| Full-Time

About Us

Our client is a large national defense firm with a strong presence in

Kansas City

and offices across the country. Known for excellence in litigation and client service, our attorneys represent clients in complex matters in state, federal, and appellate courts. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented

Litigation Legal Assistant

to join the Kansas City office and support their litigation teams.

Position Summary

The Litigation Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced defense environment. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals throughout all stages of litigation.
• Coordinate and manage email, calendars, contacts, and task lists.
• Coordinate phone calls, voicemail messages, and conference calls.
• Proofread and edit legal documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and content accuracy.
• Finalize documents, including redaction of confidential information.
• Assist with Bates-stamping and organization of exhibits and discovery materials.
• Complete electronic court filings in Missouri and Kansas state courts, as well as federal and appellate courts.
• Schedule, coordinate, track, and manage internal and external meetings.
• Proactively monitor attorney calendars and prepare materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, and deadlines.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions and court hearings.
• Initiate, track, and organize vendor payments and settlement checks.
• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and related logistics.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and professional staff.
• Efficiently learn and utilize existing and new firm technologies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic court filings in Missouri, Kansas, and federal courts required.
• Strong proofreading and document formatting skills.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

What They Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile litigation matters in the Kansas City market

If you are a proactive, detail-driven professional looking to grow your career with a nationally recognized defense firm in Kansas City, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join the Kansas City team.