Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (St. Louis, MO)

About the role

Stange Law Firm, PC is accepting resumes for a dynamic, highly motivated Full-Time Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary to join our Clayton, Missouri office, which is moving to Creve Coeur, Missouri on August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Professionally greeting clients and visitors.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and accurately relaying messages.
• Scheduling appointments and assisting with client communications.
• Coeordinating with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Preparing, drafting, and proofreading pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Preparing documents for filing with courts and other agencies.
• Maintaining organized electronic and physical client files.
• Calendaring hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments.
• Assisting attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation support.
• Performing electronic filing with courts.
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scanning, copying, and distributing documents.
• Entering billable time into the firm's timekeeping software on the same day work is performed.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the firm's case management software.
• Performing general administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm is preferred, but not required.
• Family law or litigation experience is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software.
• A positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a legal setting preferred.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Productivity bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Roth retirement option.
• 95-99% employer-paid medical insurance for employees, depending on state, plus buy-up options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Five paid sick days.
• Three paid personal days.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid birthday leave for full-time employees.
• Work-from-home opportunities for eligible Senior Paralegals and Senior Legal Assistants after one year of employment.
• Company-issued laptop.
• Employee referral bonus opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities within a growing multi-state law firm.
• A firm that believes in promoting from within.
• Ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Details

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All information submitted will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

This is a full time position.