Paralegal / Legal Admin

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote after training)

About the Opportunity

We are an established law firm expanding our presence in Kansas City and seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help support a growing office consisting of 3-4 attorneys focused on employment law and litigation matters. We are looking to hire immediately so the successful candidate can train alongside a long-tenured Legal Assistant before their retirement in December.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling employment law and other litigation matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in managing a busy legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in employment law and litigation matters
• Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, and court deadlines
• File legal documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filings
• Maintain and organize case files and client records
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations, and other case-related activities
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors
• Assist with discovery, document management, and trial preparation
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of assignments

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience required
• Prior litigation experience required
• Employment law experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with court filing procedures and litigation deadlines
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Candidates with substantial litigation and employment law experience may qualify for compensation at the higher end of the range
• Hybrid work schedule available after successful completion of training (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Opportunity to help shape and support a growing Kansas City office

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.