Mass Tort Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)
$48k/y-$102k/y
4 days ago
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Summary
Husch Blackwell is seeking a Mass Tort Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist) to join their team in Kansas City, MO. The role involves providing administrative support to attorneys within a specific Practice Specialty Center, managing multiple projects, and ensuring effective communication.
About the Role
As a Mass Tort Legal Assistant, you will coordinate workflow for assigned attorneys, prepare and proofread legal documents, assist in scheduling and travel arrangements, manage client billing matters, process new client intake, and provide general administrative support. You will work collaboratively within a team, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork skills.
About You
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
- 3-5 years’ legal experience with a heavy focus on Mass Tort required.
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred:
- Experience in jurisdictions in Northeast U.S., Louisiana, and Federal.
- Previous transcription experience.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid holidays.
- Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.
Husch Blackwell
Husch Blackwell is a different kind of law firm–structured around our clients’ industries and built on a culture of selfless service. Our 1,000+ lawyers collaborate across the U.S. from more than 20 offices and our virtual office, The Link, to provide uncommon solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges. Learn more at huschblackwell.com.
Kansas City, MO