Legal Support Specialist II
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Legal Support Specialist II at Bradley provides advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys firm-wide within the Legal Resource Center. The role collaborates in a team environment, participates in inhouse training to fill gaps, and has opportunities to mentor Legal Support Specialist I team members. Key responsibilities include preparing legal documents, memos, and correspondence; creating, editing, formatting, and proofreading documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; drafting notices; generating pleadings and briefs with advanced Word capabilities; transcribing data from audio tapes; creating/editing PowerPoint presentations and charts; converting PDFs to Word; managing workflow and deadlines; transmitting documents to clients, witnesses, and court officials by various methods; assisting with management of client financial records and reporting; calendar management for deadlines; submitting for and maintaining Bar and Court Admissions; tracking Continuing Legal Education; and providing back-up and PTO coverage. Qualifications emphasize a mix of degree preference, substantial paralegal/legal support experience, strong technology proficiency, confidentiality, mentorship ability, and a client-service mindset. Bradley emphasizes competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and an inclusive culture.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years’ related experience at a law firm or professional services industry
- Advanced computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point
- Familiarization with basic graphics and picture manipulation, including resizing, copying, and pasting functions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to remain poised and demonstrate composure and tact in stressful situations
- Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Embrace technology and seek knowledge to improve efficiency and quality of work
- Typing accuracy, ability to proofread with an attention to detail
- Good organizational skills
- Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision, while functioning effectively as part of a team
- Labor and Employment litigation and/or Education Law experience is preferred
- Federal Court filings and PACER PRO
- Billing and client invoicing
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