Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time | In-Person | Olivette, Missouri

About Us:

Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C. is an AV-rated civil defense litigation firm with a strong reputation for excellence and client service across Missouri and Illinois. We are a fast-paced, collegial office that values hard work, attention to detail, and accuracy. We are looking for a sharp, organized, and personable legal assistant to join our firm.

Position Overview:

The right candidate will spend the workday supporting our attorneys with substantive legal assistant work — typing and proofreading correspondence and pleadings, organizing case files, calendaring deadlines, assembling discovery packages, and communicating with courts, opposing counsel, and clients. We need someone who genuinely takes pride in producing accurate, polished legal work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Type, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and other documents under attorney supervision.

• Transcribe and process attorney dictation (handheld recorder, Dictaphone, Dragon, phone-based, or app-based dictation).

• Calendar hearings, depositions, deadlines, and appointments accurately and on time.

• Maintain physical and electronic case files in an organized and current condition.

• Assemble discovery packages, court filings, and client communications.

• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and clients as directed by attorneys.

• Support attorneys and paralegals on time-sensitive tasks throughout the workday.

What We Are Looking For:

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary is a must. Please do not apply if you have less than one year of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.

• Experience transcribing attorney dictation in any format is highly valued; if not, a willingness to learn is required.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).

• Strong, accurate typing skills.

• Familiarity with legal terminology, state and federal court filing procedures, and civil litigation workflows.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Professional, personable, and calm under pressure.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands across multiple attorneys and matters.

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to an in-person work schedule.

Why Join Us:

• Substantive legal work alongside experienced civil defense attorneys and paralegals.

• A supportive, team-oriented environment with real opportunities to grow within the firm.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, eligible after sixty days of employment.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid time off and life insurance.

• Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced legal assistant who takes pride in producing accurate, polished work, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person