Legal Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Kansas City, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Estate Planning, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Reports, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
3 days ago

Legal Admin

Kansas City, MO | Fully Onsite

Full-Time | Direct Hire| $70-80K

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnered with a well-established law firm who is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys serving as a trusted partner to attorneys and clients alike.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide executive-level administrative support to attorneys and firm leadership.

  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.

  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.

  • Coordinate court filings, deadlines, and legal documentation.

  • Maintain and organize confidential client files and legal records.

  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.

  • Assist with billing, expense reports, and time entry.

  • Coordinate travel arrangements and special projects as needed.

  • Monitor and prioritize multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of legal administrative, legal assistant, or executive assistant experience within a law firm required.

  • Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal documentation.

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Experience supporting attorneys or firm leadership.

  • Familiarity with legal practice management or document management systems.

  • Experience with litigation, corporate law, estate planning, or other legal practice areas is a plus.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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