Receptionist/Legal Assistant

EvansDixon is seeking a highly organized and personable Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our legal team in our Overland Park, KS office. This dual-role position serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment while supporting attorneys and paralegals with essential legal administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced office setting

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What you'll do:

Receptionist Duties

• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations with professionalism
• Answer and direct incoming calls; take messages and respond to inquiries
• Coordinate conference room scheduling, setup, cleanup, and catering
• Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in shared office areas
• Liaise with IT support and vendors for equipment and maintenance issues
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and make bank deposits as needed
• Assist with furniture setup and office organization
• Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies
• Ensure prompt and reliable attendance

Legal Assistant Duties

• Draft and process legal documents including pleadings, motions, and disclosures
• Handle client-specific invoicing and check requests
• Manage records requests and follow-ups with providers
• Open and maintain case files in LMS and physical formats
• Support litigation team with filing, deposition binders, and research
• Organize legal materials such as records, depositions, and background documents
• Prepare and distribute BIMs for attorney review
• Submit attorney expense reimbursements
• Ensure prompt and reliable attendance

What we're looking for:

• Friendly and professional demeanor
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to provide administrative support to all team members
• Excellent communication skills both in-person and over the phone

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with multi-line phone systems and office equipment

About Us:

EvansDixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and ParkingTransit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays