Job Title: Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice)
Location: St Louis MO 63102
Salary/Payrate: $60K-$70K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Onsite
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee:AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant with 3–5 years of Medical Malpractice litigation experience to support a 3-5 attorneys. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing a busy litigation calendar, court filings, and administrative support with minimal supervision.
Experience in defense-side is strongly preferred but will consider plaintiff as well
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and court filings
- File documents in state and federal courts using e-filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, local court portals)
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, binders, and court documents
- Maintain and organize client files (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with firm procedures
- Track deadlines and ensure timely filings and service of legal documents
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, experts, and opposing counsel
- Perform general administrative duties, including time entry, expense reports, travel arrangements, and phone/email management
- Covering receptionist duties during lunch or when receptionist is on vacation – alternating schedules with other LAAs at the firm
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of recent litigation experience in a law firm environment dealing with Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Insurance Defense and/or Employment Law (EEOC)
- Prior experience supporting multiple professionals, including attorneys and paralegals
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules (state and federal)
- Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g., MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management systems, e-filing portals)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment