Legal Support Specialist

About the role

The Legal Support Specialist provides administrative support to Pillsbury’s Houston office, supporting attorneys and Legal Practice Coordinators across the entire Houston office with overflow work and helping to cover absences.

Responsibilities

• Supports Legal Practice Coordinator team including partners, associates and paralegals in all practice groups within the Houston office.
• Enters attorney time, edits pre-bills, creates, revises, and formats legal documents.
• Prepares expense reports, check requests, and new business memos.
• Assists with mailings and creation of binders.
• Maintains electronic files and attorney contacts.
• Affords assistance with travel arrangements and scheduling meetings.
• Conducts research as needed.
• Provides back-up coverage for the Legal Practice Coordinator team.
• Handles special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred, minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a legal/administrative or professional setting.
• Professional, organized self-starter with the ability to interact with attorneys, staff and clients at all levels in a fast-paced, challenging legal work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work cohesively within a team environment.
• Possesses the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. at a time.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.