Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant)

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience working in a law firm or legal environment
Experience working in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment
Skills
Required
Attention to Detail
Communication
Organizational Skills
Preferred
Teamwork
Writing
Behaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Education
Preferred
Associates or better.
Experience
Required
3-5 years:
Legal support experience with a heavy focus on Education law
Strong proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong communication, grammar, spelling, & proofreading skills
Preferred
Previous transcription experience
Experience working in a law firm or legal environment
Experience working in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment

Salary Information:

Salary range may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.
Expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $53,000 - $102,000
State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000
State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000

Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance.
Full-time employees receive benefits including: 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.

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

Experience Information:
3-5 years of legal support experience with a heavy focus on Education law required. Previous transcription experience preferred. Experience working in a law firm or legal environment and in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment is a plus.

Salary Information:
Expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $53,000 - $102,000
State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000
State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000

Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending account, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, retirement plan program participation, and more.

Department:
Practice Support Team

H1 and H2 Headings:
H1: Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant)
H2: Experience, Salary, and Benefits Information

Job Description Summary:

The Practice Support Team Specialist (Education Legal Assistant) at Husch Blackwell LLP is responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys in the Education Practice Group. This full-service litigation and business law firm values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual with 3-5 years of legal support experience, preferably with a focus on Education law. This position may be filled in any of the firm's office locations and offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating workflow and delegating tasks to other teams
- Preparing legal documents and proofreading for accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Assisting with timekeeper schedules and making travel arrangements
- Coordinating client billing and matter intake
- Managing mail and fax communications
- Providing general administrative support and maintaining attorney contacts
- Collaborating with team members and using software for workflow management
- Demonstrating proficiency in Education law and e-filing
- Operating office equipment and maintaining confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred
- 3-5 years of legal experience with a heavy focus on Education law required
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Previous transcription experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary range may vary based on location, experience, and other factors
- Expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

State of California: $53,000 - $102,000
State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000
State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000

- Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance
- Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending account, employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, retirement plan program participation, and more

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

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Bullet Points:
- Full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation
- Motivated professionals looking for a long-term fit and growth opportunities are encouraged to apply
- Responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys in the Education Practice Group
- Collaborates with a team of specialists and shares

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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