Restructuring Legal Support Specialist

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with offices in 15 countries, offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package within an innovative and collaborative environment. The Restructuring team in Minneapolis is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to provide high‑level practice and operational support to the Managing Shareholder and a team of attorneys. The role is based in the Minneapolis office on an in‑office basis, requiring regular presence for day‑to‑day operations, team meetings, training, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provides high‑level administrative and practice support to the Managing Shareholder and a team of attorneys
• Coordinates client engagement, intake, and conflicts processes in accordance with firm procedures
• Assists with court filings, including restructuring‑related matters, and other practice support needs
• Communicates with clients regarding billing, collections, and business development support
• Serves as the primary contact for the Restructuring Practice Group, coordinating daily operations and communication among attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Manages calendars, schedules meetings and appointments, and coordinates email and telephone communications
• Arranges domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and related documentation
• Maintains client files, contact lists, matter information, and related records
• Prepares, edits, proofreads, and finalizes correspondence, documents, presentations, and other written materials
• Reviews, prioritizes, routes, and responds to correspondence and incoming communications, exercising judgment and discretion
• Coordinates matters with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams to support timely and responsive client service
• Coordinates with Paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidential information
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented approach to work
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and external contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and follow through on assignments
• Flexibility to respond to time‑sensitive matters
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• Minimum of three years’ administrative support experience in a professional services, corporate, or legal environment
• Prior law firm experience supporting a practice group or senior attorney preferred, but not required
• Experience with court e‑filing; bankruptcy court filing experience is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, document management systems, and billing and time‑entry platforms
• Understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and responsible use in a professional environment
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, firm‑approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms) to support daily workflow and/or improve work quality