Legal Assistant

Law Firm seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their St. Louis office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office. This firm offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long -Term Disability, and Profit Sharing. **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** * Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents * E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts * Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines * Schedule meetings and conference calls * Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service * Handle billing for assigned timekeepers * Assist in trial preparation * Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis * Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports * Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed **Required Skills and Experience:** * Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus * Strong attention to detail * Demonstrated initiative and self-direction