Legal Assistant

HeplerBroom, LLC is seeking a highly organized, proactive Legal Assistant to support our complex litigation team, particularly in practice areas involving class and mass tort actions, including pharmaceutical and medical devices; products liability; and insurance defense. Are you detailed oriented, highly organized, and passionate about supporting a legal defense team? If so, check out this great opportunity! Key Responsibilities:Litigation Support - Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including document preparation, filings, discovery preparation, and trial preparationCourt Filings - Prepare, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, and other documents with state (IL and MO) and federal courtsDocument Management - Organize and maintain case files, scanning, copying, and filing related work, formatting documents as neededClient and Expert Communication - Preparing communication with clients, opposing counsel; schedule depositionsAdministrative Support - Manage calendars, deadlines, travel arrangements, submit expense reimbursements, review invoices Qualifications:2-3 years of legal support in a defense litigation firm preferredExcellent organization and time management skills in a busy, deadline-driven environmentStrong written and verbal communicationStrong proofreading and editing skillsProficient with Microsoft Office suite, PDF products, copying/scanning, and data entryDependability: follow instructions, timeliness, and commitment to the hours necessary to meet deadlines Why Choose HeplerBroom?HeplerBroom offers a competitive compensation package, base pay and bonus opportunitiesPaid time off, sick time, and 10 paid holidaysMedical, dental, vision coverage optionsOther benefit options include voluntary long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insuranceEmployer paid benefits include short-term disability and basic employee life insurance401k profit sharing plan with a generous employer matchTeam-focused environment that strives to train and develop employees in a professional manner HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.