About this role
Legal Administrative Assistant
Assigned Recruiter- Kristen
Client
Job Title Legal Administrative Assistant
Assignment is from 11/9/26-2/26/27
Hours: 9-5...35/week ( get an hour for lunch each day)
Interview Process: likely 1 conversation
Duration: 3+ month- could go t2p
Background Check: AFHR standard
Legal Administrative Assistant
Contract: 3+ months
On site- Edwardsville, IL
Target pay range: $18-$22/hr
Must Haves:
- 2+ years Legal Administrative Assistant experience
Pluses:
- Defense experience
- Complex Litigation experience
- Asbestos Litigation experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys/paralegals.
- Format briefs, pleadings, and correspondence, producing Table of Contents, Table of Authorities and other legal documents.
- Prepare shells for attorneys in the preparation for all motions, discovery, and trial documents.
- File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must).
- Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing.
- Update and maintain client files in a timely manner.
- Maintain attorney and senior leadership calendars through Outlook, including scheduling appointments and arranging travel.
- Coordinate mediations, court appearances, conferences, speaking engagements, client events and leadership meetings.
- Prioritize and execute attorney assigned tasks quickly and accurately, while being organized and detail-oriented.
- Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting.
- Assist in the timely submission of conflict checks.
- Prepare for trial as needed by assisting paralegals and attorneys.
- Prepare agendas, presentation materials, proposals, correspondence, reports, and marketing materials.
- Handle confidential client, attorney, and firm information with a high degree of discretion.
- Support client relations, sponsorships, and professional memberships.
- Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives and other operational priorities as assigned.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.