What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Support Specialist II position at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP?
Position Summary:
As an experienced member of the Legal Resource Center (LRC), the Legal Support Specialist II (LSS II) provides advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys firm-wide. The LSS II works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients
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The Legal Support Specialist II role is an opportunity to continue enhancing your career in a professional services environment. Bradley offers inhouse training to fill gaps in skillsets that are needed to perform the essential functions of this role. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, punctual and will have excellent organization, communication and computer skills. Opportunity will exist to mentor our team members in the Legal Support Specialist I rol
e.
Key Responsibiliti
- es:
Prepare legal documents, memoranda and correspondence from draft or dictated t - ext.Create, edit, format and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and attention to det
- ail.Draft simple noti
- ces.Generate pleadings and briefs with the ability to perform extensive formatting, styling and editing of documents using advanced features of Word including Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, Cross-referencing, and Track Chan
- ges.Transcribe data from audio ta
- pes.Create and edit PowerPoint slide presentations and other graphs and cha
- rts.Convert PDF files to Word format, cleaning up and formatting converted docum
- ent.Manage workflow of assigned tasks and projects, prioritizing incoming tasks to meet deadlines and coordinate with other support services to complete w
- ork.Transmit legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, fax, email, mail and/or messen
- ger.Assist with management of client financial records, accountings and reporting requireme
- nts.Calendar critical deadlines and other dates requiring action and ensure accurate calculati
- ons.Submit for and maintain, Bar and Court Admissi
- ons.Track attorney Continuing Legal Educat
- ion.Provide additional support, back-up and PTO coverage for LSS I T
- eam.Other advanced clerical tasks and related duties, as assig
ned.
Job Requirem
- ents:
Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree is a - plus.1-2 years’ related experience at a law firm or professional services industry req
- uired.Excellent interpersonal s
- kills.Ability to remain poised and demonstrate composure and tact in stressful situa
- tions.Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-drive, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making s
- kills.Ability to maintain confidenti
- ality.Embrace technology and seek knowledge to improve efficiency and quality of
- work.Advanced computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel as well as specific law firm pro
- grams.Familiarization with basic graphics and picture manipulation, including resizing, copying, and pasting func
- tions.Excellent oral and written communication s
- kills.Ability and desire to train and mentor o
- thers.Typing accuracy, ability to proofread with an attention to d
- etail.Good organizational s
- kills.Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team enviro
- nment.Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision, while functioning effectively as part of a
- team.Various physical activity may be req
uired.
Why Join B
radley?
We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley
- offers:
Competitive salaries, commensurate with ex - perience.Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and re
- tirement.Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training
- programs.A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive
- culture.Voted a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston