Legal Assistant Paralegal

Company Description

James & James Law, P.C. is a small yet dedicated law firm located in St. Louis, founded by two local brothers committed to serving their community. The firm offers straightforward and approachable legal services to individuals, families, and small businesses. Practice areas include estate planning, probate, family law, business law, civil litigation, personal injury, and tax assistance. Our goal is to provide clear guidance so clients fully understand their options and next steps throughout the legal process.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant/Paralegal Support) located in West Port Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri. We are open to candidates with legal assistant experience as well as candidates with paralegal training or experience. This role supports attorneys with document preparation, file and case organization, client communication, and general administrative support. Depending on experience, responsibilities may also include legal research and assisting with more substantive case tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, and organize legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain case files (digital and physical), track deadlines, and support case management
• Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner (phone, email, and in-person)
• Assist with document review, intake, and gathering case-related information
• Provide day-to-day administrative support (scheduling, scanning, mailing, etc.)
• Conduct legal research and drafting support as needed (based on experience)

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant, administrative assistant in a legal setting, and/or paralegal support role preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team interaction
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office); comfort learning new systems
• Familiarity with legal documents and basic legal procedures is a plus
• Paralegal certification or a degree in legal studies is preferred but not required (we are open to a range of experience levels)