Legal Coordinator

Tucker Ellis LLP•St. Louis, MO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Coordinator in St. Louis, Missouri, to provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling asbestos and talc matters throughout Missouri and Illinois. The role’s primary focus is managing litigation calendars, coordinating attorney coverage for hearings and depositions, monitoring scheduling changes, communicating case-related updates, and retrieving, reviewing, and routing incoming mail and correspondence. The position is onsite at the St. Louis office for the first 90 days. After training, the employee may become eligible for a hybrid schedule of two days onsite and three days remote, subject to proficiency, performance, and business needs. Additional onsite attendance may be required. The role is based in a standard office environment with regular computer use, time-sensitive scheduling requests, frequent calendar changes, and competing priorities. Occasional extended hours may be required based on litigation schedules and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience working in a law firm or legal support environment.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple calendars, scheduling requests, and competing priorities.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, legal staff, and outside service providers.
Ability to anticipate scheduling conflicts, proactively resolve issues, and adapt to changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and team members.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time during the initial 90-day training period.

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience is strongly preferred.
Experience coordinating litigation calendars, depositions, hearings, or attorney schedules is highly desirable.
Familiarity with asbestos, talc, or other high-volume litigation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain litigation calendars for Missouri and Illinois asbestos and talc matters.
Review and process deposition notices, hearing notices, stipulation lists, cancellations, and other scheduling-related correspondence.
Coordinate attorney coverage for hearings, depositions, and other litigation proceedings, including assignments and timely communication.
Monitor calendars for scheduling conflicts, changes, and cancellations, and proactively communicate updates to attorneys and relevant team members.
Coordinate attorney registrations with court reporting services for depositions and other proceedings.
Track upcoming hearings and depositions to ensure attorney coverage and accurate scheduling information.
Maintain organized and accurate scheduling records and calendars, updating them as information becomes available.
Serve as a central contact for calendar-related communications among attorneys, legal staff, court reporters, and other parties.
Retrieve, review, sort, and route incoming mail and case-related correspondence.
Identify time-sensitive mail and correspondence and ensure prompt distribution and follow-up.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to support case management and litigation operations.
Assist with additional administrative and litigation support responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.