Legal Assistant - Litigation

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details: Join an established, full-service law firm in Lawrence - Legal Assistant opening supporting personal injury and insurance work! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year A bit about us: An established, full-service law firm in northeast Kansas with a broad practice spanning litigation, business, real estate, and estate planning. Attorneys and staff work closely together, and the firm has a long record of community involvement. Why join us? Flexible hours, such as 9-6, 8-5 or 7-4 Dedicated to one attorney instead of a support pool Medical and dental provided, with vision available 401(k) with 4% match 21 days off! and 10 paid holidays Annual bonus Job Details LEGAL ASSISTANT A Lawrence law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its personal injury and insurance practice. The role blends administrative and substantive work, so it suits someone who likes owning the details of a caseload and keeping files, deadlines, and filings on track. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support for a personal injury and insurance caseload Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents Prepare and file court documents in accordance with deadlines and local rules Maintain the attorney’s calendar, including hearings, depositions, and deadlines Organize and update case files and records Assist with discovery and deposition preparation Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court on routine matters Handle scheduling, billing entries, and other administrative tasks as needed Qualifications Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally in litigation Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational skills Familiarity with court filing procedures and calendaring Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice software Comfortable working independently and managing multiple deadlines Interested candidates should submit their resume for immediate confidential consideration. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!