Executive Legal Assistant

Join a high-performing litigation team at a respected and established litigation practice. This role is ideal for a polished, proactive professional who enjoys being at the center of operations, solving problems, managing competing priorities, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

This individual will serve as a trusted partner to firm leadership, coordinating schedules, travel, communications, trial logistics, and special projects while also providing legal support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support
  • Manage complex calendars and scheduling priorities
  • Coordinate meetings with clients, attorneys, experts, and external stakeholders
  • Arrange travel, lodging, transportation, and itineraries
  • Serve as a professional liaison between leadership and internal/external contacts
  • Track action items and ensure priorities stay on schedule
  • Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Trial Support
  • Travel with attorneys and trial teams as needed
  • Coordinate witness, expert, lodging, travel, and trial logistics
  • Provide administrative and operational support before and during trial
• Legal Support
  • Assist attorneys with scheduling, client communication, filings, document management, and case-related administrative support
  • Coordinate experts, meetings, and deadlines
  • Maintain organized files and records
• Team Support
  • Serve as a resource for colleagues and staff
  • Assist with overflow work and special projects
  • Contribute to a professional, team-oriented culture

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant, or similar support role
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion
• Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently
• Comfortable supporting high-level professionals and managing shifting priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
• Willingness to travel periodically for trials

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is highly polished, professional, adaptable, and service-oriented. This role requires someone who is willing to jump in wherever needed and approach challenges with a positive, "whatever it takes" attitude. Success in this position comes from being proactive, resourceful, and dependable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with firm leadership
• Exposure to complex litigation and trial work
• Long-term growth potential within a respected legal organization

Schedule

Primarily on-site with occasional travel required.

Location: Independence, MO