Legal Administrative Assistant, Corporate

Job Summary Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Kansas City office. This position provides administrative support to multiple attorneys in the Kansas City office/other Kansas City Regional offices, working alongside other staff members within the corporate legal department. This role is ideal for the detail‑oriented individual that enjoys working with a team in a collegial and collaborative environment. Responsibilities General office duties, such as preparing scans, copies, printing e‑mails and documents Prepare and/or edit legal transactional documents, correspondence, and/or contracts in draft and final form to incorporate handwritten or typed revisions Proofread documents for changes to be made before the final copy is produced Perform document comparisons using firm software (Litera) Assist in managing closing documents and preparing closing binders including electronic closing binders and distribution via various delivery methods Organize and maintain extensive sets of files, both electronic and paper Maintain emails and documents within the Firm’s Document Management System (NetDocs) and properly profile each document according to Department standards Proactively accept responsibility and take directions for work assignments and tasks Handle client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and email Enter time and expenses for submission to Accounting Department through firm software (Intapp) Maintain work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls, meetings, and professional organization events Coordinate with in‑house conference center for meetings as needed Work as a team player and cover for others within the work area Assist with other tasks as assigned or necessary within the Department Qualifications: Skills and Abilities Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word (including the use of Styles, Schemes, Table of Contents and Mail Merges), Excel, and PowerPoint Capable of editing and assembly of PDF documents Keen attention to detail Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under the pressures of deadlines Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask, moving from one project to another efficiently Ability and desire to learn new skills and technologies quickly An aptitude to interface with lawyers, clients, and staff professionally Ability to be flexible in working hours as work demands Qualifications: Education and Experience High School degree or equivalent required Experience working with legal professionals or a law firm, preferred but not required Position Information Status: Non‑Exempt Salary Range: $45,000–$70,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Work Arrangement: In Office, 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, with some flexibility specific to the Department and related work loads. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit‑Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back‑Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kutak Rock