Legal Assistant

Company: MILLER & COMPANY P.C.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

To demonstrate your genuine interest in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to--hiring@millerco.com--with--'Legal Assistant'--as the subject line. Only emails with this subject line will be considered, and these submissions will be--given priority and greater consideration.



We're seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll assist with the preparation of legal documents and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

--- Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time records with assistance from the accounting department
--- Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines
--- Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
--- Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals
--- Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
--- This is an in-office role.

Qualifications:

--- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
--- Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
--- Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
--- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
--- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant


About Company:
Miller & Company P.C. is a law firm serving a diverse clientele in import, export, and foreign-trade zone law. The firm has a broad client base in fifty states, Puerto Rico, and major trading centers throughout the world. Clients range from large multinational enterprises to corporations, partnerships, associations, governmental entities, and individuals. Most business clients involved in international trade rely on us for a comprehensive range of innovative trade-related representation. Within these specialized areas of practice, we have received global recognition for our involvement in the development of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program.

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