Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, you will provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals while ensuring the smooth operation of a dynamic litigation practice. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys and paralegals, including scheduling meetings, depositions, and case events.

- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documents are accurate and up-to-date.

- Manage electronic court filings for both state and federal cases.

- Prepare and format pleadings, legal documents, and correspondence.

- Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and firm events as needed.

- Assist in trial preparation, discovery processes, and trial operations.

- Anticipate and address the needs of attorneys, clients, and colleagues to ensure smooth workflows.

- Support firm-wide administrative matters and handle other tasks as assigned. Requirements - Proven experience in litigation support and trial preparation.

- Proficiency in electronic court filing systems (e-Filing).

- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

- Ability to format legal documents accurately and professionally.

- Experience in managing schedules and calendars for attorneys and case events.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The pay range for this position is $30 to $40 Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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