Legal Assistant – Job Description

Firm: Riley Stingley Brazas P.C.
Location: Fulton, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Legal Assistant to support our attorneys across a diverse range of practice areas. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in keeping cases, documents, and attorneys organized and on track.

Practice Areas You’ll Support

The Legal Assistant will work alongside attorneys handling matters in:

• Estate Planning
• Probate (including decedent’s estates, guardianships, and conservatorships)
• Family Law
• Business Formation and Entity Maintenance
• Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
• General Civil Litigation
• Municipal Law

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, filings, and correspondence
• File pleadings and legal documents with Missouri and federal courts through e-filing
• Track case deadlines and maintain both digital and physical tickler systems
• Assist with intake, scheduling, and client communication
• Support attorneys with case management and trial preparation
• Handle file organization, document scanning, and database updates
• Draft letters and basic legal forms with accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication at all times

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology, particularly in Missouri
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel); familiarity with legal practice management software a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

Preferred Traits

• Knowledge of Missouri probate and court filing procedures
• Familiarity with real estate transfer and closing documents
• Familiarity with court pleadings, subpoena, summons, and other court documents
• Proactive, dependable, and comfortable learning new tools or systems
• Team player with a strong work ethic and client-focused mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings through 401K plan with firm match
• Group disability plan available 
• Opportunities for long-term growth and development