Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 1 week ago
Legal Support Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGreenberg Traurig, LLP is a global law firm with a collaborative environment, seeking a Legal Support Specialist for their Real Estate Team in Houston, TX. The role involves supporting attorneys in real estate and corporate transactions, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in various legal tasks.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Assists in managing and organizing documents related to real estate transactions, including escrow instructions, title and survey reviews, entity formations, UCC searches, local transfer requirements, and due diligence
Supports post-closing activities, such as mailings, closing binders, and transfer agreements
Coordinates the creation, editing, proofreading, and processing of legal documents at the request of assigned attorneys, including correspondence, memoranda, closing documents, and other practice-specific materials
Submits conflict checks, opens new client matters, prepares engagement letters, and reviews or edits client billing invoices
Arranges domestic and international travel, accommodations, and entertainment for assigned attorneys
Processes and reconciles expense reports and vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Collaborates effectively with Administrative Support Coordinators, Paralegals, and other members of the legal support team
Utilizes firm resources efficiently to achieve desired outcomes
Provides assistance with overflow work and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional demeanor
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in high-pressure situations
Excellent client service orientation and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients
Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting attorneys or senior professionals in a law firm or professional services environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
Ability to learn new software applications quickly
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with corporate filing, document management, and supporting business transactions is a plus
Experience with corporate filing platforms and entity management software (such as CSC, GEMS, hCue) is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package
Company
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75M2023-08-15Series Unknown· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Edgar Olvera
Abogado (Technology, Media, Telecom and Administrative Practice) Greenberg Traurig LLC
Ian Ballon
Co-Chair, Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group
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