Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC Legal Assistant Saint Louis, MO · Remote · Full time Company website

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Friel, McCord & Smiley, LLC is a boutique Missouri law firm that represents electric cooperatives in condemnation, easement, and contract matters, and we defend employers and insurers in workers’ compensation claims. Our attorneys work directly with the people who make the decisions, whether that’s a cooperative’s manager or a claims adjuster. You’ll be in hearing rooms and courtrooms, not buried in document review. We’re small enough that your work gets noticed and your voice gets heard. We’re established enough to give you steady work, a clear path to take on more, and partners who want to see you grow. If you want to build a litigation practice with substance, we’d like to meet you.

Flexible work options: remote, in-person, or hybrid.

You will work on a diverse caseload including:

• Workers’ compensation defense
• Medical fee disputes
• Civil collections (high-volume filings)
• Condemnation / eminent domain matters

What You’ll Do

• Draft, format, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage case deadlines, calendars, and tickler systems across multiple matters
• Assist with Missouri e-filing (state courts and administrative courts)
• Open and maintain case files in case management software (Clio preferred)
• Request, organize, and track medical records and billing documents
• Prepare basic summaries or chronologies of records
• Communicate with clients, adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel
• Schedule depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Support high-volume collections docket (filings, service tracking, follow-ups)
• Assist with condemnation filings, notices, and hearing preparation
• Maintain organized document systems and naming conventions

What We’re Looking For

• Preferred 2+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with e-filing in Missouri courts
• Familiarity with case management systems (Clio or similar)
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment

Preferred Experience

• Workers’ compensation or insurance defense
• Medical records and billing review
• Civil collections or high-volume litigation
• Real estate or condemnation-related legal work

What we Offer

$40,000 – $64,000+ per year (depending on experience)

• Health insurance and retirement benefits available
• Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid options)