Legal Office Assistant

About the role

Polsinelli is seeking an entry‑level Legal Office Assistant for its Kansas City office. The role supports all practice groups and backs up the receptionist, providing a broad range of administrative support in a fast‑paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist duties, including answering phones and greeting visitors.
• Assist with meeting set‑ups and firm events.
• Manage and organize files in both paper and electronic form.
• Handle a broad variety of administrative tasks such as typing, filing, timesheet entry, expense report submission, credit card reconciliation, and proofreading.
• Professionally communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff in person, by telephone, or by email.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desire to learn various areas of law and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong proofreading and typing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active problem‑solving approach with good decision‑making capability.
• Professional image and ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients, staff, and attorneys.
• Willingness to assist with office projects and events.

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.