Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

UB Greensfelder LLP has a full-time opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant to work in our St. Louis office. The role supports attorneys and paralegals working on Commercial Litigation and Product Liability matters.

UB Greensfelder LLP is a full-service, Am Law 200, super-regional law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., the firm's 275 lawyers advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. UB Greensfelder has nine primary office locations, including Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Florida; New York; Southern Illinois; St. Louis; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Providing support services including typing correspondence, time-entry, transcription.
  • Electronic filing in MO/IL courts and case filing in firm document management system.
  • Drafting, editing and proofing various legal documents and correspondence.
  • Scheduling and calendaring internal/external meetings, depositions and hearings, pleading and discovery deadlines.
  • Overall assistance with litigation process and procedures.
  • Various other administrative duties as assigned by attorneys and paralegals.

Qualified Applicants Will Have:

  • 5+ years law firm experience in litigation. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF programs, with the ability to create table of authorities and table of contents.
  • Electronic filing in Missouri/Illinois and Federal courts.
  • Experience with billing, docket management, and trial preparation.
  • Experience to produce, review, and format legal documents.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs.  If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder places a high value on diversity and is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.