Legal Secretary

About This Role

This part-time Legal Secretary role supports attorneys and ensures the smooth operation of a small, established family law firm. The position involves significant responsibility and directly influences the client experience, working within a close-knit team dedicated to compassionate and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, including petitions, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Prepare and e-file documents through Missouri Case.net
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, filing deadlines, and hearing schedules
• Serve as a first point of contact for clients by phone or email, with warmth, discretion, and professionalism
• Schedule consultations, client meetings, depositions, and mediations
• Open, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files
• Assemble exhibits, trial binders, and discovery materials
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, process servers, and other offices
• Assist with billing support, including time entry and invoicing
• Handle general office duties

Requirements

• Experience as a secretary (law firm experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong grammar and proofreading ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Calm, empathetic demeanor when working with clients in stressful situations

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

About the Company

Our firm is a small, established family law firm serving individuals and families across the St. Louis area, handling divorce, child custody and support, parenting plans, guardianship, and related matters. We pride ourselves on treating every client with compassion and professionalism.