Legal Assistant Jobs in Missouri

Legal assistant jobs in Missouri are in steady demand, concentrated in corporate litigation, real estate, and insurance defense work across the state's major law markets. Kansas City and St. Louis account for the bulk of openings, with a smaller but active market in Jefferson City driven by state government legal work. Established employers like Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Husch Blackwell, and the Missouri Attorney General's Office maintain consistent legal assistant hiring across practice areas from family law to commercial transactions. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerHusch Blackwell
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring15
Work type54% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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Senior Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
TTM Technologies
St. Louis, Missouri
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Legal Assistant - Court Preparation
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Legal Assistant - Court Preparation
Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
St. Louis, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$21 - $23/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Administrative Legal Assistant
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Administrative Legal Assistant
Warren County Prosecutor’s Office
Warrenton, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Legal Assistant
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Legal Assistant
Keefe & Griffiths, P.C.
St. Louis, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$44k - $50k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Executive Assistant - Law Dean's Office
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Executive Assistant - Law Dean's Office
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$25.47 - $39.49/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Legal Assistant Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
16 jobs
Kansas City
14 jobs
Springfield
7 jobs
Clayton
5 jobs
Columbia
4 jobs
Bethany
1 job
Pacific
1 job
Sedalia
1 job
Warrenton
1 job

Legal Assistant Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Husch Blackwell5 open roles
Stinson Leonard Street3 open roles
Moneta2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal assistant jobs across Missouri.

  • Associate degree or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field
  • One to three years of experience in a law firm or legal department setting
  • Proficiency with legal case management software such as Clio or PracticePanther
  • Strong knowledge of Missouri court filing procedures and local court rules
  • Experience drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, and client communications
  • Ability to manage deadlines across multiple active matters simultaneously

Legal Assistant Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a legal assistant in Missouri?

Most Missouri legal assistant positions require an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field from an ABA-approved program. Missouri does not issue a state license for legal assistants, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Paralegal credential from the National Association of Legal Assistants or the PACE certification from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Several Missouri community colleges and universities offer accredited paralegal programs that prepare graduates for direct hiring.

Which companies hire legal assistants in Missouri?

Employers hiring legal assistants in Missouri right now include Husch Blackwell, Stinson Leonard Street, and Moneta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of large regional law firms and Fortune 500 corporate legal departments in Kansas City and St. Louis means consistent hiring year-round across litigation, transactional, and compliance practices.

Which Missouri cities have the most legal assistant jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the most legal assistant openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the majority of postings because of their large regional law firm headquarters and corporate legal departments, while Jefferson City sees steady demand tied to state agency legal work and lobbying practices.

Are there remote legal assistant jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields, since legal assistants frequently handle physical filings, court runs, and in-person client intake. About 57% of legal assistant openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects a real but limited share of the market. Roles focused on document review, contract management, and e-filing are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a legal assistant in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or associate degree program at a Missouri institution such as St. Louis Community College or Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, then applying for entry-level legal secretary or litigation support roles at large firms. Husch Blackwell and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner both hire entry-level legal staff and offer internal development tracks. Candidates who add a Notary Public commission through the Missouri Secretary of State's office or demonstrate strong experience in legal reception or document management gain a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to legal assistant jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to legal assistant jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and practice area preferences, and apply directly to each position that fits.

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