Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support litigation operations in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position focuses on coordinating medical record requests, managing incoming and outgoing case-related mail, and assisting attorneys and staff with document handling in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, accuracy in legal documentation, and the ability to keep sensitive materials moving efficiently through the case process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the intake, sorting, and distribution of legal correspondence, medical documentation, and other case materials received through the mail room.
• Prepare, submit, and track court and electronic filings to help maintain timely case activity and procedural compliance.
• Request medical records from providers, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain organized documentation of all requests and responses.
• Review incoming medical records for completeness and relevance, then route materials to the appropriate legal team members for case use.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor filing deadlines, hearings, and other litigation-related dates to support smooth case progression.
• Assist with document preparation for plaintiff-side civil litigation matters, including assembling records, correspondence, and filing packets.
• Organize and update case files to ensure records, pleadings, and supporting materials are accurate, accessible, and properly filed.
• Support asbestos litigation matters by helping manage record collection, document flow, and administrative coordination across assigned cases.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a legal assistant, litigation support, or mail room role within a law firm or legal department.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing and document submission standards.
• Experience requesting, tracking, and handling medical records with a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Familiarity with civil litigation processes, preferably in plaintiff-focused matters.
• Ability to review legal and medical documents carefully and identify missing or incomplete information.
• Strong calendar management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with standard office software and legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a dependable, detail-focused work style.

Benefits

• 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.