Legal Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant role is onsite in Independence, MO; the posting states compensation of $60,000–$70,000 per year. The role supports the legal operations of Lotus Hospitality, which operates hotels and multi-use properties. The assistant helps the legal team manage documents, contracts, compliance deadlines, correspondence, scheduling, and records. The work supports timely handling of legal matters and organized coordination with internal teams and external counsel.

What you'll do

• Handle correspondence and administrative tasks
• communicate with opposing attorney offices
• track deadlines
• schedule meetings and depositions
• arrange travel and coordinate vendors
• process client billing records with accounting support
• conduct legal research with attorney or paralegal guidance
• prepare and review legal documents and contracts
• maintain files
• assist with compliance filings
• and coordinate with external counsel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

independence mo

holiday inn kansas city downtown

legal administrative assistant

legal operations

document preparation

contract management

compliance

legal research

case management software

docketing

$60k–$70k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requests at least one to two years of administrative experience in a law firm setting and familiarity with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.

About the employer

Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.