Legal Office Assistant

Polsinelli•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a people person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment, and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli has a position available for an entry-level Legal Office Assistant in their Kansas City office, supporting all practice groups and backing up the receptionist.

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.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage and organize files, both in paper and electronic form.
Responsible for a broad variety of administrative tasks including typing, filing, timesheet entry, submission of expense reports, credit card reconciliation, and proofreading.
Must be able 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.
Other responsibilities include receptionist duties, assisting with meeting set-ups and firm events.
Qualified candidates must possess a strong initiative, demonstrate an ability to anticipate needs, have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and possess strong proofreading and typing skills.
Other essential requirements for this position include demonstrating a professional image to our clients, ability to maintain strong working relationships with clients, staff and attorneys, and the willingness to assist with office projects and events.