Legal Assistant

Company: Accounting Career Consultants
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why is This a Great Opportunity? This position offers the chance to support a busy legal department and build meaningful experience across contract preparation, documentation, and administrative legal processes. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gain exposure to a variety of legal tasks, and contribute to efficient daily operations. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, values accuracy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. It also provides opportunities to strengthen communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, all of which are essential for long-term growth in the legal field. Job Description: The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and technical support to legal staff, ensuring timely and accurate completion of day-to-day responsibilities. This role includes preparing legal documents, assisting with contract-related tasks, and managing various types of correspondence and filings. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a broader team. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with drafting, editing, and preparing contracts and related legal documents. • Review and process lien filings and other required legal documentation. • Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials as needed. • Organize and maintain legal files, records, and databases. • Support attorneys and legal team members with research, documentation, and administrative tasks. • Prioritize and manage multiple assignments while meeting deadlines. • Communicate professionally with internal teams and external parties. • Uphold confidentiality and maintain discretion when handling sensitive information. Qualifications: Required: • College degree or equivalent professional experience. • Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal environment. • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage competing deadlines. • Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail. • Effective problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset. Preferred: • Experience supporting contract preparation or corporate transactional work. • Familiarity with legal terminology, legal processes, and document management practices. ACCPRI ACCEE Company Description Since 1985 – Accounting Recruitment Experts Accounting Career Consultants has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985. Locally owned with a national reach. We offer the flexibility of a local staffing company combined with the resources of a larger firm. We are committed to developing long-term relationships with both our candidates and clients. We take the time to learn what is important to our candidates and our clients to help ensure a good fit for all parties. Awards & Recognition: 2019 Forbes America’s Best 250 Professional Search Firms List-Ranked 63 2016-2017 St. Louis Business Journal Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2017 St. Louis Business Journal Largest Temporary Staffing Firms 2015-2017 & 2019 Future 50 Award winner by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (Celebrating The Area's Top Growing Businesses)

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