Position Summary: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP seeks a Legal Assistant with 5-7 years of experience to join the Kansas City, MO office. This position will support two litigation attorneys and other staff members to provide strong clerical, secretarial and administrative assistance. This position is expected to report in-office Monday-Friday. Duties & Responsibilities: Duties require excellent typing, proofreading, and editing of legal documents for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors, and completeness prior to distribution or filing Prepare legal correspondence, reports, and Power Point presentations Assist with outgoing communication: formatting, proofing, finalizing Organize and maintain case files and other filings – both hardcopy and electronic Electronically file documents in the court systems with both state and federal courts Maintain electronic calendars for assigned attorneys with close attention to deadlines Schedule appointments and meeting rooms, provide or assist in cleanup after meetings Submit expense reimbursements on behalf of assigned attorneys Enter attorney billing time entries Coordinate with accounting department on billing and related administrative matters Assist with making work-related travel and overnight accommodation arrangements Assist with incoming telephone calls, and with greeting clients and other visitors Skills & Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary working in a law firm is preferred, with civil litigation experience being an added plus Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience in time-keeping, calendaring and document management systems for multiple attorneys Possess a high degree of proficiency with filing and e-filing in state and federal courts Knows and follows the formal and informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to properly conduct the typical functions of a legal assistant in a law firm primarily engaged in client counseling and litigation Qualities Ideal Candidates will have: Multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment Ability to properly balance workload between multiple assigned attorneys Willingness to abide by the confidentiality requirements of providing legal services Commitment to meeting deadlines; timely communicate status of projects and work performed Work well with other staff members to help ensure that deadlines are met and that the firm’s clients receive excellent legal services Culture: Open-door work environments promoting collaboration and mentorship Firm Rankings & Accolades: https://bit.ly/2xff44g Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Plans 401(k) and profit sharing plans Life Insurance Onsite Parking Gym reimbursement *These benefits are subject to change Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, and compensation. Our Firm prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Apply Here PI138895912