Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Admin

Kansas City, MO | Fully Onsite

Full-Time | Direct Hire| $70-80K

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnered with a well-established law firm who is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys serving as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients alike.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive-level administrative support to attorneys and firm leadership.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Coordinate court filings, deadlines, and legal documentation.
• Maintain and organize confidential client files and legal records.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, expense reports, and time entry.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and special projects as needed.
• Monitor and prioritize multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of legal administrative, legal assistant, or executive assistant experience within a law firm required.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal documentation.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting attorneys or firm leadership.
• Familiarity with legal practice management or document management systems.
• Experience with litigation, corporate law, estate planning, or other legal practice areas is a plus.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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