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LHH · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Greater St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

LHH is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join a dynamic legal team in St. Louis. This role supports attorneys in all phases of commercial litigation, ensuring cases move efficiently from inception through resolution.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence

Manage case files and maintain accurate records in electronic and physical formats

Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, and meetings

Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness lists

Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel professionally and promptly

Perform legal research and cite-checking as needed

Handle billing and time entry for attorneys

Qualification

Commercial litigation experienceLitigation processes knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal case management softwareManage prioritiesOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

3+ years as a legal assistant or paralegal in commercial litigation

Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court rules (state and federal)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year

13 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance