Legal Administrative Assistant

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Salary: Competitive compensation and benefits package
Experience: Minimum 3 years in a legal administrative assistant role

Lathrop GPM, a top national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant for our Kansas City, MO location. This is a hybrid position, with two days in the office and three days working from a home office. Join our team and be a part of a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and documents accurately and in a timely manner
• Anticipate the needs of timekeepers and draft routine correspondence and documents for review and approval
• Proofread documents for spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, and accuracy
• Manage client and general files, including opening new files and requesting conflict checks
• Keep client files organized and up to date
• Provide high level client service in all communications
• Effectively communicate with timekeepers
• Handle all aspects of incoming mail and maintain client information
• Enter time for timekeepers, if requested
• Process proformas/bills and ensure accuracy and consistency with firm standards
• Remind timekeepers of upcoming projects, meetings, and due dates
• Gather and prepare necessary materials for meetings, depositions, hearings, and travel
• Schedule internal and external meeting rooms and coordinate food/beverage needs

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent years’ related experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm or corporate environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Interest in professional and personal development

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ECF filings in various state and federal courts
• Experience with a document management system (iManage preferred)
• Experience in a teaming environment (Big Hand preferred)
• Experience with expense reimbursement software (Chrome River preferred)
• Intapp (Intake and Conflict Resolution) experience

We celebrate and support diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. At Lathrop GPM, we value our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies.

EOE/M/F/D/V

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Join Lathrop GPM and be a part of a dynamic and diverse workplace.

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Competitive compensation and benefits package

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Correspondence, Client Support, Communication, Client Billing, General Administrative Support

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Submit resume to HR Manager

Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Legal