Legal Secretary - Summit27 Solutions
Kansas City, MO 64116
About the Job
Responsibilities for Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Knowledgeable with State and Federal courts’ e-filing systems
• Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and
docketing court deadlines
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Assist and support lawyers and paralegals with workload
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Qualifications for Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal or administrative
assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department)
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook; knowledgeable of Excel
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines