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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Legal Support Specialist in the Litigation Department of our Minneapolis office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Position Summary:
The Legal Support Specialist provides high-level legal support to a team of attorneys. Provides a wide range of complex technical, document processing and administrative services in the assigned practice group/department(s).
Demonstrates professionalism, technical proficiency and the ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized efficient manner. The successful candidate will effectively manage all aspects of the professional responsibilities of the assigned attorneys. Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
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 leverage 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
Position also required the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Qualifications & Prior Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
8 years of experience within a law firm
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. (ex. State and Federal court filing, including e-filings)
Experience with e-filing a must
Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
