Legal Support Specialist II

Position Summary

The Legal Support Specialist II (LSS II) provides advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys firm-wide. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a professional services environment.

Key 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 3-4 years’ related experience at a law firm or professional services industry as a Legal Assistant is required; Litigation, Corporate and IP practice group.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able 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.
• Able 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.
• Able and desire to train and mentor others.
• Typping 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.

Why Join Bradley?

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.