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Litigation Legal Assistant – Downtown St. Louis
On-Site | Beacon Hill Legal
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-respected law firm located in Downtown St. Louis to identify a Litigation Legal Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to support attorneys and paralegals in all phases of litigation and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, motion deadlines, and discovery deadlines.
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Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
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Maintain and update case information within client management software.
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Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, authorizations, and hearing/trial binders.
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Handle e-filing of legal documents and service declarations.
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Create and maintain case tracking charts (e.g., deposition logs, settlement/dismissal charts).
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Work with court reporting services to schedule depositions.
- Assist with trial preparation, including printing, scanning, organizing exhibits, preparing witness materials, and delivering documents to the courthouse.
Desired Skills:
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Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Experience:
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1+ years of experience in the legal industry or a comparable administrative support role.
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