Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation - UB Greensfelder LLP
St Louis, MO
About the Job
UB Greensfelder LLP has a full-time opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work in our St. Louis office. The role supports attorneys and paralegals working on Commercial Litigation and Product Liability matters.
UB Greensfelder LLP is a full-service, Am Law 200, super-regional law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., the firm's 275 lawyers advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. UB Greensfelder has nine primary office locations, including Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Florida; New York; Southern Illinois; St. Louis; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing support services including typing correspondence, time-entry, transcription.
- Electronic filing in MO/IL courts and case filing in firm document management system.
- Drafting, editing and proofing various legal documents and correspondence.
- Scheduling and calendaring internal/external meetings, depositions and hearings, pleading and discovery deadlines.
- Overall assistance with litigation process and procedures.
- Various other administrative duties as assigned by attorneys and paralegals.
Qualified Applicants Will Have:
- 5+ years law firm experience in litigation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF programs, with the ability to create table of authorities and table of contents.
- Electronic filing in Missouri/Illinois and Federal courts.
- Experience with billing, docket management, and trial preparation.
- Experience to produce, review, and format legal documents.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.
UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.
UB Greensfelder places a high value on diversity and is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.