Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice)- 3635457

Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice)

Location: St Louis MO 63102

Salary/Payrate: $60K-$70K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  Onsite

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:  No

Referral Fee:AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Our client is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with 3–5 years of Medical Malpractice litigation experience to support a 3-5 attorneys. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing a busy litigation calendar, court filings, and administrative support with minimal supervision.

Experience in defense-side is strongly preferred but will consider plaintiff as well

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and court filings
• File documents in state and federal courts using e-filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, local court portals)
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, binders, and court documents
• Maintain and organize client files (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with firm procedures
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings and service of legal documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel
• Perform general administrative duties, including time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and phone/email management
• Covering receptionist duties during lunch or when receptionist is on vacation – alternating schedules with other LAAs at the firm

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of recent litigation experience in a law firm environment dealing with Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Insurance Defense and/or Employment Law (EEOC)
• Prior experience supporting multiple professionals, including attorneys and paralegals
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules (state and federal)
• Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, e-filing portals)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment