Legal Support Specialist - Admin
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Polsinelli
Edwardsville, IL, US
Summary
Provide high-volume administrative support to the legal team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include resolving document issues, managing multiple projects, and maintaining professional relationships with end-users.
Job Description
Polsinelli does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.
At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!
Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill a Legal Support Specialist opening that is a remote role, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates must:
- Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues.
- Have strong organizational skills.
- Be able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.
- Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus!
- 5 years of Legal Assistant experience required! This position supports our administrative team - high volume, fast paced.
Other essential requirements for this position include:
- The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users.
- The ability to maintain strong working relationships.
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant with extensive, hands-on experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in a law firm with administrative applications to process expenses, new business intake, calendar management, travel arrangements as well as monitoring CLE reports and all other administrative duties.
- Strong attention to detail with proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Proofreading experience preferred.
- Calm and solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Proven ability to take initiative and make sound, independent decisions.
- Flexible, dependable team player with a positive, proactive mindset.
There are two openings for this position. These are remote positions with one of the following shifts:
Shift 1:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:45 PM CST
- Friday: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Shift 2:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:15 PM CST
- Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM CST
The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.
As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits.
Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in over 25 offices nationwide. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight and focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and corporate transactions. www.polsinelli.com | Polsinelli PC | Polsinelli LLP in California
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Privately Held
Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in over 25 offices nationwide. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight and focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and corporate transactions. www.polsinelli.com | Polsinelli PC | Polsinelli LLP in California
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Law Practice
Org type
Privately Held