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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailGreenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Litigation Team as a Legal Support Specialist located in our Chicago office.
We are seeking a detailoriented professional with strong initiative who thrives in a fastpaced environment. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to effectively time manage and outstanding organizational skills. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative adaptability and collaboration we invite you to join our team.
This role will be based in our Chicago office on a hybrid basis. Regular inoffice presence is required for daytoday operations as well as for team meetings training opportunities and relationship building. This role reports to the Talent Services Manager.
Position Summary
The Legal Support Specialist will assist attorneys in the Litigation Department.
Key Responsibilities
Processes legal documents on behalf of supported attorneys
Creates and edits briefs pleadings and other legal documents as necessary such as formatting and preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities
Responsible for filing documents with courts and administrative agencies
Uses Microsoft Outlook to calendar appointments handle a litigation calendar and manage attorney schedules
Makes travel arrangements as necessary
Uses written and verbal communication skills on a daily basis during attorney client and coworker interactions
Manages the phone lines for supported attorneys fielding calls and conveying messages as necessary
Works with attorney as needed on monthly bills
Processes attorney expense reimbursements and vendor invoices using the Firms reimbursement software system
Manages files opens new matters as requested by attorneys and maintains all relevant document inclusions for the files both electronically and manually as necessary
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
The candidate must be a selfstarter but also a team player and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
The ideal candidate is reliable detailoriented and able to learn new technology quickly
Candidate must demonstrate professionalism excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Candidate must have excellent customer service skills a positive attitude and the ability to multitask
Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner under minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently and within a team required
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of57 years of experience preferably in a large law firm setting
Litigation experience required
The expected pay range for this position is:
$33.62 $41.23 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience location and other jobrelated factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus health insurance with an optional HSA short term disability long term disability dental insurance vision care life insurance Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401K vacation sick time and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance voluntary life voluntary disability voluntary long term care voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to meritbased consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of nondiscrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time