Legal Support Specialist

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Title:

Legal Support Specialist

Experience Information:

5+ years of experience within a law firm, commercial litigation experience required

H1:

Join Our Team as a Legal Support Specialist at Greenberg Traurig

H2:

Exciting Full-Time Employment Opportunity Available in Miami Office: Legal Support Specialist at Greenberg Traurig

Bullet Points:

Full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Support Specialist in the Litigation Department of Greenberg Traurig's Miami office
Competitive salary range of $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, 5+ years of experience within a law firm required
Responsibilities include coordinating creation and processing of legal documents, maintaining legal files, and managing communication with clients and other parties
Must have strong organizational and time management skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and e-filing
Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program
Providing data during the application process is voluntary and will not impact hiring decisions
Exciting opportunity to join a global law firm and work with a team of highly skilled attorneys in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

duties & responsibilities:

coordinates creation of legal documents as well as the editing, proofreading and processing of legal documents upon request of assigned attorneys, including correspondence, memoranda, closing documents, pleadings, or other practice specific documents

maintains legal files (both paper & electronic), organizes and files documents in designated order

updates case information, scans and organizes legal files

manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation

receives and evaluates telephone calls for supported attorneys, fielding calls and conveying messages as necessary

communicates with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and liaisons

collaborates and works with administrative support coordinators, paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable

understands firm available resources and leverages most effective resource for desired results

assists with overflow work and other special projects as assigned

skills & competencies:

skilled in handling administrative tasks such as attorney time entry, travel arrangements and processing invoices and expenses

high attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation

ability to collaborate well in a team

recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain such information as confidential

demonstrates professionalism, technical proficiency and the ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized efficient manner

position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

qualifications & prior experience:

bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred

5+ years of experience within a law firm

commercial litigation experience required

computer proficiency in microsoft office suite applications including word, powerpoint, excel and outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies

knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures or agency rules of assigned practice group/dept

Legal