Litigation Legal Assistant

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lewis Rice LLC a large downtown St. Louis law firm has an opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant working on our litigation assistant team. This position will work with other team members in supporting litigation attorneys in the Firm. Experience with Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook time entry and document management systems is required. A typing speed of 70 wpm transcription and a minimum of two years legal secretarial experience is also required. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented possess excellent communication skills possess excellent grammar and proofreading skills and have strong organizational/filing addition successful candidates must be a dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.

The hours of the position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including major medical plans 401(k) plan and paid parking.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required some college-level courses preferred
More than one year of professional law firm office or related experience
Any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Ability to type 70WPM or better
Knowledge of basic spelling grammar and punctuation rules
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Computer Programs (particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel) and the Internet
Organizational time management and prioritization skills required
Knowledge of general office procedures required; knowledge of law firm office procedures preferred