Executive Legal Assistant
Executive Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant
Join a High-Performing Litigation Team
A respected and established litigation practice is seeking an Executive Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to support firm leadership and key attorneys. This is not a traditional legal assistant position. The role is ideal for a polished, proactive professional who enjoys being at the center of operations, solving problems, managing competing priorities, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
This individual will serve as a trusted partner to firm leadership, coordinating schedules, travel, communications, trial logistics, and special projects while also providing legal support as needed. [Executive...Assistant | Word]
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling priorities
- Coordinate meetings with clients, attorneys, experts, and external stakeholders
- Arrange travel, lodging, transportation, and itineraries
- Serve as a professional liaison between leadership and internal/external contacts
- Track action items and ensure priorities stay on schedule
- Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
Trial Support
- Travel with attorneys and trial teams as needed
- Coordinate witness, expert, lodging, travel, and trial logistics
- Provide administrative and operational support before and during trial
Legal Support
- Assist attorneys with scheduling, client communication, filings, document management, and case-related administrative support
- Coordinate experts, meetings, and deadlines
- Maintain organized files and records
Team Support
- Serve as a resource for colleagues and staff
- Assist with overflow work and special projects
- Contribute to a professional, team-oriented culture
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Prior experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Legal Assistant, Legal Assistant, or similar support role
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion
- Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently
- Comfortable supporting high-level professionals and managing shifting priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology platforms
- Willingness to travel periodically for trials
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is highly polished, professional, adaptable, and service-oriented. This role requires someone who is willing to jump in wherever needed and approach challenges with a positive, "whatever it takes" attitude. Success in this position comes from being proactive, resourceful, and dependable in a fast-paced environment. [Executive...Assistant | Word]
Compensation & Benefits
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work closely with firm leadership
- Exposure to complex litigation and trial work
- Long-term growth potential within a respected legal organization
Location: Independence, MO
Schedule: Primarily on-site with occasional travel required.
Compensation
$55,000.00-$72,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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