Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP · 1 day ago
Legal Support Specialist II
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a professional services firm seeking a Legal Support Specialist II to provide advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys firm-wide. The role involves preparing legal documents, managing workflows, and assisting with client financial records while working collaboratively in a team environment.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Savanna Rakestraw
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents, memoranda and correspondence from draft or dictated text
Create, edit, format and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail
Draft simple notices
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 Changes
Transcribe data from audio tapes
Create and edit PowerPoint slide presentations and other graphs and charts
Convert PDF files to Word format, cleaning up and formatting converted document
Manage workflow of assigned tasks and projects, prioritizing incoming tasks to meet deadlines and coordinate with other support services to complete work
Transmit legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, fax, email, mail and/or messenger
Assist with management of client financial records, accountings and reporting requirements
Calendar critical deadlines and other dates requiring action and ensure accurate calculations
Submit for and maintain, Bar and Court Admissions
Track attorney Continuing Legal Education
Provide additional support, back-up and PTO coverage for LSS I Team
Other advanced clerical tasks and related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree is a plus
3-4 years of experience as a legal assistant primarily in Litigation
Excellent interpersonal 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-drive, 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
Advanced computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel as well as specific law firm programs
Familiarization with basic graphics and picture manipulation, including resizing, copying, and pasting functions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability and desire to train and mentor others
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
Various physical activity may be required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
Company
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Bradley is a national law firm with a reputation for skilled legal work, exceptional client service, and impeccable integrity.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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