Practice Support Team Specialist (Banking, Finance, & Real Estate Legal Assistant)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred

3-5 years legal experience with a heavy focus on labor & employment law

Previous transcription experience




Husch Blackwell LLP: Practice Support Team Specialist (Banking, Finance, & Real Estate Legal Assistant)

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Practice Support Team Specialist (Banking, Finance, & Real Estate Legal Assistant) position in our St. Louis, MO office.

The Practice Support Team Specialist (Banking, Finance, & Real Estate Legal Assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our Immigration Practice Group. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

## Job Responsibilities

* Coordinates all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific task to other teams, including follow up and quality control.
* Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises, and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects.
* Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars, and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries.
* Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets.
* Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files.
* Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Workplace Services or Administrative Resource Team as needed.
* Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships.
* Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
* Effectively uses team software to log and manage workflow.
* Shows proficiency in Labor & Employment law, supporting our Immigration practice group: calendar coordination, document edits, and pleadings.
* Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. Copes successfully with demands from timekeepers, remaining calm under pressure. Conducts all business in a confidential manner.

## Position Requirements

* High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
* 3-5 years’ legal experience with a heavy focus on labor & employment law required.
* Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
* Previous transcription experience preferred.

## Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

If you are interested in applying for the Practice Support Team Specialist (Banking, Finance, & Real Estate Legal Assistant) position, please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Legal Support Experience, Strong grammar, spelling & proofreading skills, Strong communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.

High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

Qualification and Experience High School or better.

Legal