Legal Support Specialist II

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.

The Legal Support Specialist II role is an opportunity to continue enhancing your career in a professional services environment. 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 role.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the intake of new matters, including conflicts checks, drafting engagement letters and completing new matter forms.
• Transmit legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence to clients, court officials and other parties by electronic filing, fax, email, mail and/or messenger as directed.
• Create, edit, format and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court rules including document preparation and electronic filing.
• Transcribe data from audio tapes.
• Manage workflow of assigned tasks and projects, prioritizing incoming tasks to meet deadlines and coordinate with other support services to complete work.
• Assist with management of client records 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 LRC Team.
• Other advanced clerical tasks and related duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Bradley is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Law office: 3 years (Preferred)
• Litigation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jackson, MS 39201 (Required)

Work Location: In person