Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full-time position with benefits package.
Job Title: Legal Secretary - Labor and Employment Law (St. Louis, MO) Experience: 5-10 years Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Department: Labor and Employment Law Location: St. Louis, MO Type: Full-time
H1: Join a Top National Law Firm as a Legal Secretary in Labor and Employment Law! H2: St. Louis, MO - Full-time - 5-10 years experience - Competitive Salary and Benefits
Overview:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a nationally recognized law firm with over 950 attorneys, specializing in labor and employment law. With a focus on inclusivity and respect for every employee, we help our clients develop proactive strategies and policies to create high-functioning and diverse workforces. Our St. Louis office is located in a brand new office suite with a beautiful view of Shaw Park, and we offer a hybrid office schedule with one remote day each week.
Job Summary:
As a Legal Secretary in our St. Louis office, you will provide comprehensive support to multiple attorneys in labor and employment law matters. This includes preparation and revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents, as well as e-filing, calendar maintenance, and other administrative tasks. You will also serve as an executive administrative assistant to our office managing principal, handling tasks such as managing appointments, creating budgets and client lists, and making travel arrangements. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to multiple attorneys in labor and employment law matters - Serve as an executive administrative assistant to the office managing principal - Prepare and revise legal documents and correspondence - Serve as a liaison between clients, internal departments, and outside agencies - Handle confidential and time-sensitive material - Complete conflict checks and open new client engagements - Assist with billing, collections, and expense reimbursement - Maintain calendars, CLE and bar licenses, and time records - Book and organize travel arrangements - Transcribe dictation and schedule depositions - Handle various office and client filing - Proofread documents - Assist with other office administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- 5-10 years of recent experience as a legal administrative assistant in a law firm - Experience supporting litigation attorneys, preferably with a focus on labor and employment law - Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures - Strong understanding of technical legal terminology and court filings - Experience with trial preparation and briefs - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong proofreading skills - Ability to meet deadlines, balance workload, and take initiative - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - Previous law firm billing experience is a plus - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment - High school diploma or equivalent required, 4-year college degree preferred
Salary Information:
- Commensurate with experience and qualifications - Full-time position with benefits package
Join our Inclusive and Respectful Culture:
At Jackson Lewis, we understand that embracing our differences makes us a stronger and better firm. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse employees can thrive and succeed. We value and appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Join Our Team:
If you have 5-10 years of experience as a legal secretary in a law firm and a passion for labor and employment law, we want to hear from you! Join our top national law firm as a Legal Secretary in Labor and Employment Law in our St. Louis office. Apply today and take the next step in your career with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
