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Robert Half Legal Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri

Description

Legal Assistants support lawyers directly, and may be required to supervise other legal staff such as legal secretaries or file clerks. Legal Assistants should have strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, as well as computer and technical knowledge.In some cases, law firms prefer three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department.

How you will make an impact

  • Organize documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

  • Check copies against originals to confirm accuracy

  • Lead the maintenance of computer database input and retrieval

  • Gather documents for photocopying/scanning

  • Control matter management and record keeping

  • Type correspondence and memorandum

  • Filing, faxing, and word processing

  • Delegate legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

  • Cache e-documents and files

  • Search and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites

    Requirements - Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

  • Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

  • Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

  • Foundational knowledge in Legal Assistant

  • Asbestos Litigation experience required

  • Legal Assistant experience

  • Medical records experience

  • Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

  • Conducting routine discovery

  • 1+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, growing firm? This position could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. People who are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment are our ideal candidates.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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