Legal Assistant

About Vitale Law Firm

Vitale Law Firm is a growing estate planning and business law firm serving families and business owners across Missouri. We’re known for being organized, professional, and genuinely caring about our clients.

We’re building a team of people who take pride in doing things the right way—and who want to grow their skills in a professional environment.

We’re hiring a Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and help keep cases moving smoothly. This is an entry-level position
, and prior legal experience is helpful but not required
.

What matters most is that you’re:

• Detail-oriented
• Emotionally mature
• Able to follow instructions
• Capable of working independently once trained

You’ll receive clear training and expectations—but we trust our team to take ownership of their work.

• Organize and maintain client files and case records
• Prepare documents and materials for client meetings
• Schedule appointments and manage attorney calendars
• Communicate professionally with clients by phone and email
• Track tasks and deadlines to keep cases on schedule
• Assist with filings, notarizations, and administrative processes
• Support the overall operations of a growing law firm

You don’t need to know everything—we’ll train you.

You do need to be someone who cares about doing things well.

• Strong attention to detail
• High level of organization
• Emotional maturity and professionalism
• Ability to follow instructions carefully
• Willingness to take initiative once you understand the role
• Comfort working independently without constant supervision

Helpful but not required:

• Office, administrative, or legal experience
• Notary Public (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Supportive, professional team
• Clear expectations and structured training
• Opportunities to grow as the firm expands
• Vitale Law values quality over chaos

• $19–23/hour, depending on experience
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and pay as skills grow
• Vitale Law supports a culture of growth and development, and likes to promote from within when possible

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📧 Email applications to

With the Subject line:  Assistant Application