Legal Administrative Assistant

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LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Foulston is looking for a team member who is interested in working with complex legal documents, has strong organizational skills, and a passion to help others. If this sounds like you, then we would love to meet you! This position would support litigation attorneys in our Overland Park office to help provide our clients with quality legal services. The ideal candidate is intelligent, team oriented, and has a strong desire for excellence!

Responsibilities include:

Prepare, edit, and revise business and legal documents from drafts and/or templates
Work with document versioning and comparisons
Manage attorney calendars, telephone calls, and mail, as well as make travel arrangements
Maintain client files and documents using the Firm's document management system
Open and close client files following conflict procedures
Communicate with various courts of law including filing documents, scheduling, and conflict resolution
Manage deadline tracking and scheduling for matters
Assist with document production and exhibit preparation
Assist attorneys with recording and editing billable time as well as preparing billing for clients
Communicate professional with clients, courts, and other parties in person, over the phone, and in writing
Other duties as assigned to support the attorneys in fulfillment of the Firm’s mission

The ideal candidate will have:

Excellent technical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail in all your work
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with use of proper grammar and punctuation
Strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and outstanding character
Prior experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Administrative Assistant is desirable

Foulston proudly represents a diverse client base, ranging from individuals and emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that each of our team members is an important part of the Firm’s overall success. The Firm could not provide excellent legal services without superior attorneys and employees, which means we look for the very best at all levels of our organization.

Contributing to the communities in which we live and work is an important part of our Firm’s values. Our attorneys and staff are involved with many charitable, civic, and community organizations that provide needed resources and help make our cities great places to live.

Foulston offers a robust benefits package, and we strive to provide a positive work environment that is both professionally and financially rewarding. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates may apply for this position by completing the online application via the link on this page. Please include your resume and a cover letter with your application. Foulston is an equal opportunity employer.

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