Legal Administrative Assistant

Foley and Mansfield, P.L.L.P.•Overland Park, KS

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Foley & Mansfield, a professional limited liability partnership, is a national law firm with more than 110 attorneys in offices from coast to coast. We provide legal expertise, creative solutions and extensive trial experience for large corporations, small businesses and individuals. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Kansas City team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of legal assistant experience, with a background in Products Liability and/or General Liability Litigation. This position is hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years legal assistant experience
Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications
Must be able to think critically and independently tackle new challenges
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Managing Office and Attorney Calendars:
Enter appointments and case deadlines into calendaring software (Docket Enterprise)
Ensure all deadlines are met
Daily Case Reporting:
Maintain and send daily case reports
Keep accurate and up-to-date records
E-Filing:
File legal documents electronically with courts and other external bodies
Ensure compliance with all filing requirements
Data Entry:
Accurate and efficient data entry to support legal processes
Maintain organized and up-to-date databases
Expense Management:
Submit attorney expenses in a timely manner
Process vendor and office invoices
Meeting Preparation:
Assist in preparing materials for depositions, hearings, and other meetings
Ensure all necessary documentation is in order