Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Law Firm

Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Legal Staff

No

Job Title: Court Preparation

Job Responsibilities:
- Review files to recommend the next course of action based on department and law firm processes.
- Prepare orders and case information/spreadsheets and provide them to the attorney prior to the hearing date.
- Maintain knowledge of the scheduling calendar.
- Enter data of future court dates in the collection database.
- Upload and download pleadings using the E-Filing portal.
- Send out notices as appropriate.
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail with all data entered in the system of record.
- Represent the Legal Department in a professional capacity.
- Communicate effectively with the circuit clerks and judge’s clerks, both on the telephone and in writing.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with a computer.
- Must have technical skills including comfortability using Microsoft Outlook and Excel on a daily basis.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment and possess a strong work ethic.
- Must be detail-oriented and accurate.
- Must be able and willing to work as part of a team in addition to being comfortable as an individual contributor.

Salary Information:
$18-$25 per hour

Benefits:
The law firm offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary, and 401k and profit-sharing plans. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.