Legal Assistant

About Us

Amundsen Davis, LLC is a full-service business law firm with over 250 attorneys on staff. Headquartered in Chicago, we are one of the fastest-growing firms in the Midwest. We understand the entrepreneurial mindset that drives our clients’ business decisions and we use that insight to deliver creative, timely, and pragmatic legal solutions. We serve companies across the United States, providing comprehensive support in transactional law, labor and employment matters, and litigation. Our depth of experience in both litigated and transactional work makes us a uniquely valuable partner for your business.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a strong team with an excellent firm culture! We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere of our Saint Louis office, while enjoying the benefits of working for a large law firm. The position includes both administrative and paralegal responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, for example, maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule depositions, conferences and meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Set up new clients and matters, including running conflict checks and preparing engagement letters.
• Prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary, taking responsibility for formatting, consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
• Calculate, calendar and track court and other filing deadlines.
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including for e-filings.
• Document and file organization (paper and electronic filing systems), document creation, conversion and formatting.
• Filing pleadings in state and federal courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
• Must have knowledge of procedures and rules for filing documents in state and federal courts, and experience filing documents in both courts.
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Litigation experience in a private law firm setting.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with other legal assistants, paralegals and attorneys, as well as to work independently.
• Must provide excellent internal and external client service.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with a solution-oriented approach.
• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + professional growth
• Benefits, following 30 days of employment
• Supportive, team-focused environment

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and encourage workforce diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability in any aspect of employment.

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