Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Previous experience in a law firm or professional services environment

The Law Firm of Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant) to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team of legal professionals.

As a Practice Support Team Specialist, you will provide administrative support to attorneys in our Education Practice Group. This includes managing multiple projects and priorities, coordinating schedules, preparing legal documents, and assisting with accounting and billing functions. In addition, you will work collaboratively with a team of specialists, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Our firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, and offer opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and empowering environment. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for Education law and a desire to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to attorneys in the Education Practice Group, including managing workflow, coordinating schedules, and preparing legal documents
Assist with accounting and billing functions, including client billing, matter budgeting, and alternative fee arrangements
Process new client and matter intake, including conflict checks and opening new files
Coordinate mail and courier services, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of communications
Maintain attorney contacts and track CLE and membership requirements
Work collaboratively with a team of specialists, effectively communicating and sharing knowledge and resources
Utilize team software to log and manage workflow
Demonstrate proficiency in Education law, including e-filing, calendar coordination, and document edits

Position Requirements:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and location
Discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement plan program eligibility after meeting requirements

The above is a summary of the position and its requirements. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our HR team.

Husch Blackwell LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and encourage minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Principal applicants only.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.

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Medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

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High School Diploma or GED required, 2-year degree preferred

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying through the firm's website

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