Legal Office Assistant

Polsinelli • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Polsinelli is seeking an entry-level Legal Office Assistant for their Kansas City office. This role supports all practice groups and backs up the receptionist. The firm aims to create an environment where team members can thrive by bringing their creativity and professional passions into the workplace. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, engaging professional who enjoys working in a dynamic team and a professional environment.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Desire to learn various areas of law and the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and organize files, both in paper and electronic form.
• Ability to professionally communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff, either in person, by telephone, or by email.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated active approaches to problem-solving with good decision-making capability.
• Strong initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong proofreading and typing skills.
• Demonstrate a professional image to our clients.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients, staff and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Support all practice groups.
• Back up the receptionist.
• Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks including typing, filing, timesheet entry, submission of expense reports, credit card reconciliation, and proofreading.
• Handle receptionist duties.
• Assist with meeting set-ups and firm events.
• Assist with office projects and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed