Legal Support Specialist
Denver, CO - USA
Job Summary
Greenberg 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 Healthcare Team as a Legal Support Specialist located in our Denver office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail strong organizational skills discretion and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Denver office and regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations.
Position Summary
This Legal Support Specialist provides advanced administrative support to attorneys engaged in corporate healthcare and M&A matters. This role requires expertise in corporate healthcare and M&A law and document management. This candidate should be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in the corporate healthcare and M&A practice areas.
Drafts edits proofreads and processes legal documents including correspondence and various corporate documents.
Manages document workflows including filing iManage organization signature collection and distribution of closing documents.
Prepares signature pages for execution and distributes same to all closing parties via electronic means (email SimplyAgree Docusign Adobe E-Sign etc.)
Compiles fully executed transaction documents via PDF including inserting executed signature pages as well as any related Exhibits/ Schedules.
Support corporate closing logistics and project management in M&A transactions
Updates and maintains transaction related information and legal files (both paper and electronic); organizes scans and files documents in a designated order
Manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation
Reviews and coordinates invoices and billing correspondence and expense reimbursements
Opens new client matters and submits conflicts request for new matter openings
Prepares draft engagement letters
Maintains calendars in Outlook arranges client meetings prepares agendas and audits responses arranges travel and collates documents
Receives and/or screens telephone calls for supported attorneys and conveys messages as necessary
Assists with overflow work and special projects
Provides backup support to Legal Support Specialist team
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Experience with complex legal documents
Ability to maintain high standards use good judgment seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail; established organizational analytical and critical-thinking skills; and the ability to manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to collaborate well in a team
Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
Education & Prior Experience
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience preferred
3 years of corporate law experience
Technology
Proficiency with rules for court document filings
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new software applications quickly
Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) including core capabilities limitations and importance of data privacy accuracy verification and ethical considerations within a professional services environment
Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g. Microsoft Copilot ChatGPT or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed
Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation
The expected pay range for this position is:
$36.30$42.52 per hour
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience location and other job-related 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 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 merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global ... View more