Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary KnightMacKayMorrow, LLC Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time $26 - $32 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Free parking Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement 401(k) 4% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Filing court documents Content editing Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office Clerical experience

Full Job Description About Us:

KMM is a national litigation firm with a focus on insurance defense and transportation defense litigation. Knight MacKay Morrow is a formidable force in legal advocacy, with a dynamic team of 30+ attorneys specializing in 25+ areas of law. Operating from 5 strategic offices nationwide, we tackle the toughest cases and are prepared to go to trial to win for our clients.

Position Overview:

KMM is searching for a Legal Administrative Assistant located in our KCMO office who is looking for a new opportunity. If you enjoy organizing, prioritizing, and assisting in the legal process, please apply. Legal Assistants at KMM are part of the trial team managing and completing the non-billable tasks necessary to move a case forward. Additionally, LAAs assist with administrative tasks such as tracking CLE's, processing expenses, and managing calendars. You will be an important contributor to the success of the firm.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a legal secretary, defense litigation firm preferred. Must have prior experience with litigation processes and be comfortable with the deadline driven nature of a litigation practice. Must have experience efiling in both state and federal courts. Exceptional organization skills, which include time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Manage multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines. Willingness and ability to perform additional tasks as required. Ability to anticipate needs and manage changing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to quickly learn new technologies. Mastery proofreading and editing skills.

Responsibilities:

Preparing correspondence and pleadings Calendaring E-Filing in state and federal courts Preparing trial documents Scanning and copying Scheduling meetings, depositions and making travel arrangements. Assisting KNM's paralegals with follow up calls and medical requests.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for professional development
• Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care),
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching,
• paid parking or transit pass,
• cell phone stipend,
• paid holidays.

PTO NOTE

This is NOT a paralegal position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person