Entry-Level Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal | JurisTemps, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an in-person position at a St. Louis area law firm. This organization is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to step into an Entry-Level Legal Assistant/Paralegal role. This opportunity serves as a crucial starting point for someone dedicated to building a long-term career within the legal field. The role is vital for providing essential administrative and clerical support, which directly enables the firm’s attorneys and paralegals to focus on complex legal matters and operate efficiently.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, St. Louis, MO

• Team: Supports attorneys and paralegals
• Mission: To provide essential administrative and clerical support to the legal team, ensuring efficient daily operations within the law firm.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Provide Administrative Support: Offer comprehensive administrative and clerical assistance to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring efficient daily operations and general office functionality.
• Prepare Legal Documents: Draft, format, and meticulously proofread legal correspondence and basic legal documents, as well as prepare them for electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Manage Case Files: Maintain and organize both electronic and physical case files, performing data entry, scanning, and document management tasks to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Coordinate Schedules: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances, while diligently tracking deadlines to ensure timely filings and actions.
• Facilitate Communication: Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and outside vendors, and assist with discovery by organizing and reviewing relevant documents.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an early-career opportunity requiring either a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a recognized Paralegal Certificate. Candidates should be motivated and eager to embark on a long-term career path within the legal profession.
• Experience: This entry-level role does not specify prior years of experience but requires proven proficiency in core office applications. Candidates must demonstrate competence in using Microsoft Word for document creation, Outlook for email and calendar management, and Excel for basic data organization.
• Skills: The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Excellent written communication skills are essential for drafting and proofreading legal documents, alongside strong verbal communication skills for professional interactions with clients, court personnel, and vendors.