Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Join a collaborative team and work alongside an experienced litigator in a well-respected St. Louis law firm.
Beacon Hill Legal is working with a prominent law firm in Clayton, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a seasoned litigator handling personal injury and commercial litigation matters in both Missouri and Illinois.
This is a unique opportunity to receive hands-on training and mentorship as you transition into a role currently held by a retiring team member. The firm is looking for someone with foundational legal skills who is eager to grow within a supportive environment.
What You'll Do:
Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents in Missouri and Illinois courts.
Support litigation and real estate matters through research and case preparation.
Manage and organize case files, ensuring documents are current and accessible.
Coordinate with clients, courts, and other parties to schedule meetings, depositions, and hearings.
Draft legal correspondence and documents under attorney supervision.
Maintain attorney calendars, track important deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
What We're Looking For:
Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, ideally with litigation or real estate exposure.
Experience filing in Missouri courts is required; Illinois filing knowledge is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
If interested in this opportunity, please submit a Word document version of your updated resume for our review.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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