Legal Secretary- Hybrid

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Missouri and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency in E-filings and other court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

What We Offer

• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid Time Off: PTO begins to accumulate immediately, plus paid holidays.
• Retail Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with a profit-sharing contribution.
• Monthly Contributions: Parking and technology stipends to support your commute and workspace needs.
• Annual HSA Contribution.

Non-Solicitation Statement

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.