Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the St. Louis area's most established plaintiff side litigation practices while building a long term career in Mass Tort litigation. You'll gain hands on experience supporting complex, high-profile cases, work alongside an experienced legal team, and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities beyond traditional legal support. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong employee retention, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for professional growth, making it an ideal next step for legal assistants, case managers, intake specialists, and junior paralegals looking to advance their careers.


Job Description:

We're seeking a Legal Assistant to join a collaborative Mass Tort team supporting complex product liability and personal injury litigation. This is a fast paced, high volume role where you'll work closely with a Lead Paralegal, attorneys, and fellow legal assistants to help move cases efficiently through the litigation process.

What You'll Do:
• Communicate with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and collect required documentation.
• Order, review, and organize medical records and other case-related documents.
• Maintain accurate case files and update information within the firm's case management system.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, medical providers, and internal team members to keep cases progressing.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing binders, and other litigation support tasks as needed.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and exceptional client service in a high-volume environment.


Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of legal assistant, case management, legal intake, or related legal support experience preferred. Entry-level candidates with strong transferable legal experience are encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with case management software is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn in a collaborative team environment.

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