CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · 5 months ago
Legal Support Specialist - Commercial Direct Placement - Greenburg Traurig
CGS Federal is seeking an experienced Legal Support Specialist to provide high level administrative, clerical, and legal support for a large global law firm. The role involves maintaining legal files, processing various administrative tasks, managing phone lines, and communicating with clients and agencies.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLegalProfessional ServicesProject ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Maintains legal files (both paper & electronic), organizes and files documents in designated order, as well as prepares, keyboards, enters, proofreads and processes legal and administrative correspondence
Processes time entry, opens new matters, drafts engagement letters and audits responses, makes travel arrangements, processes reimbursement expenses, maintains calendar, collates information, writes reports, prepares agendas, reviews and prepares of billing invoices, and other administrative duties, as needed by the department
Manages phone lines for supported attorneys, fields calls and conveys messages as necessary
Communicates with clients and agencies
Updates information and uploads documents into an immigration case management system
Manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation
Assists with overflow work and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience working in an Immigration law practice strongly preferred
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies
Previous experience with INSZoom is a plus
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Strong ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Company
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Contact Government Services strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.