Executive Legal Assistant Job in Independence, MO

Executive Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant

Join a high-performing litigation team

A respected and established litigation practice is seeking an Executive Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to support firm leadership and key attorneys. This is not a traditional legal assistant position. The role is ideal for a polished, proactive professional who enjoys being at the center of operations, solving problems, managing competing priorities, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

This individual will serve as a trusted partner to firm leadership, coordinating schedules, travel, communications, trial logistics, and special projects while also providing legal support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling priorities
• Coordinate meetings with clients, attorneys, experts, and external stakeholders
• Arrange travel, lodging, transportation, and itineraries
• Serve as a professional liaison between leadership and internal/external contacts
• Track action items and ensure priorities stay on schedule
• Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion

Trial Support

• Travel with attorneys and trial teams as needed
• Coordinate witness, expert, lodging, travel, and trial logistics
• Provide administrative and operational support before and during trial

Legal Support

• Assist attorneys with scheduling, client communication, filings, document management, and case-related administrative support
• Coordinate experts, meetings, and deadlines
• Maintain organized files and records

Team Support

• Serve as a resource for colleagues and staff
• Assist with overflow work and special projects
• Contribute to a professional, team-oriented culture