Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Springfield, Missouri | Full-Time | Onsite

A well-established and highly respected law firm in Springfield is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to support a busy shareholder with a sophisticated practice focused on commercial transactions, civil litigation, and related business matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, collaborative firm known for its strong culture, long-tenured employees, and exceptional benefits. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with attorneys and business clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to a senior attorney and assist attorneys across the firm as needed
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and client materials
• Manage extensive document revisions, redlines, and version control for transactional matters
• Maintain case and matter files, calendars, deadlines, and related administrative tasks
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and third parties
• Assist with civil litigation and commercial transaction matters
• Track time and manage billing-related responsibilities
• Coordinate and organize large volumes of documents and information across multiple matters

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Executive Assistant, or similar professional support role
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal documents and legal terminology
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience handling document comparison, redlining, and complex formatting projects
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong client service skills and professionalism when interacting with executives and business clients
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced education or paralegal studies a plus
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance
• Vision and dental coverage available
• Generous PTO program
• Flexible time policy for appointments and family obligations
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental disability and voluntary insurance options

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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