Client Delivery Assistant (Entry-Level Legal Assistant)

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our firm and communities better.

About the role

The Client Delivery Assistant provides embedded practice support, executing delegated administrative tasks and supporting attorneys and specialists. This role preserves practice continuity, maintains institutional knowledge, and acts as a development pipeline to specialist roles. This position is fully onsite in our Kansas City, MO office.

Responsibilities

• Assists with typing, transcribing, and revising documents.
• Makes meeting arrangements and travel arrangements; creates itineraries for travelers.
• Prepares expense statements, reimbursement requests, and other Emburse responsibilities.
• Assists with saving and profiling pleadings and other documents in the document management system.
• Enters billable time and makes revisions to time entries and prebills as needed.
• Assists with creating and organizing notebooks, large mailings, and file organization.
• Provides on-site support, including mailing, copying, printing, and scanning.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline tasks through technology.
• Leverages automation and dashboards to improve tracking, organization, and execution of work.
• Participates in applicable AI and technology-related trainings to maintain proficiency in related tools and services.
• Researches emerging tools and best practices and recommends process improvements to streamline workflows, increase accuracy, and enhance service delivery.
• Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all firm personnel.
• Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow.
• Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
• Updates project log with pending and completed tasks.
• Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles, and typewriters.
• Copes successfully with office demands, remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred or commensurate professional or educational experience.
• 1+ years relevant experience required, preferably in a legal environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Demonstrate attentiveness and reliability in task execution.
• Proactively identify support needs and seek guidance when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and accountability.
• Support continuity and trust within practice teams.

Skills

• Proactive Problem-Solving – Anticipate and resolve before escalation.
• Judgment & Discretion – Navigate complexity with senior stakeholders.
• Workflow Management – Own full lifecycle with accountability.
• Communication – Clear, concise, solution-focused.
• Business Partnership – Service mindset with strategic value-add.
• Technology Proficiency – AI, automation, continuous upskilling.
• Organizational Excellence – Detail-oriented, multi-tasking across portfolios.
• Accountability – Follow-through and ownership.
• Relationship Management – Build trust across all levels.
• Adaptability – Thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.