Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience working in a law firm or legal department
Experience with e-filing and pleadings in Education law

Salary:
- $53,000 - $102,000 for the state of California
- $49,000 - $88,000 for the state of Colorado
- $53,000 - $102,000 for the state of Massachusetts

Job Title: Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant)

Experience:
- 3-5 years of legal support experience with a heavy focus on Education law
- Previous transcription experience preferred
- Experience working in a law firm or legal department
- Experience with e-filing and pleadings in Education law

Responsibilities:
- Coordinate workflow for assigned attorneys
- Prepare legal documents accurately and meet deadlines
- Coordinate schedules for timekeepers and make travel arrangements
- Assist with client billing matters and alternative fee arrangements
- Process new client/matter intake
- Review and route incoming and outgoing mail and faxes
- Provide general administrative support
- Work collaboratively in a team
- Effectively use team software to manage workflow
- Show proficiency in Education law, including e-filing, calendar coordination, and document edits
- Operate office equipment and remain calm under pressure
- Conduct all business in a confidential manner
- Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Previous transcription experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary commensurate with skill and experience
- Bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
- Benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and more
- Full-time employees receive paid time off, holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

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

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H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Education Law: Apply for Our Practice Support Team Specialist Position Today!

the practice support team specialist (education legal assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our education practice group. 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 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. provides general administrative support: maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to cle and memberships. other: operates office equipment including pcs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. please include a cover letter and resume when applying

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