Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Evans & Dixon•Lenexa, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Evans & Dixon is seeking a highly organized and personable Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our legal team in our Overland Park, KS office. This dual-role position serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment while supporting attorneys and paralegals with essential legal administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced office setting Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

Requirements

Friendly and professional demeanor
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Ability to provide administrative support to all team members
Excellent communication skills both in-person and over the phone
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in a receptionist, administrative, or customer service role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with multi-line phone systems and office equipment

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and manage front desk operations with professionalism
Answer and direct incoming calls; take messages and respond to inquiries
Coordinate conference room scheduling, setup, cleanup, and catering
Maintain cleanliness and stock supplies in shared office areas
Liaise with IT support and vendors for equipment and maintenance issues
Handle incoming/outgoing mail and make bank deposits as needed
Assist with furniture setup and office organization
Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies
Ensure prompt and reliable attendance
Draft and process legal documents including pleadings, motions, and disclosures
Handle client-specific invoicing and check requests
Manage records requests and follow-ups with providers
Open and maintain case files in LMS and physical formats
Support litigation team with filing, deposition binders, and research
Organize legal materials such as records, depositions, and background documents
Prepare and distribute BIMs for attorney review
Submit attorney expense reimbursements
Ensure prompt and reliable attendance

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Pet Insurance
Paid Maternity Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays