Senior Client Delivery Specialist (Commercial Litigation Executive Legal Assistant)

Job Summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Client Delivery Specialist (Commercial Litigation) to join our team in one of our Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Jefferson City, Kansas City, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Omaha, Springfield, or St. Louis offices. This position works onsite at least 3 days per week.

About the Role

At Husch Blackwell, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and values the unique contributions of every member. This role plays a crucial part in supporting our attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Workflow Ownership
• Coordinates workflow for assigned attorneys, delegates tasks, and manages priorities.
• Prepares and processes new matter forms, coordinates billing, and assists with budget tracking.
• Supports business development initiatives and maintains client databases.
• Maintains attorneys' inboxes, drafts emails, and organizes correspondence.
• Manages document preparation, formatting, and proofreading.
• Shows proficiency in Commercial Litigation practice group duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework or commensurate experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in professional services, preferably in a legal environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently and communicate effectively.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm; previous transcription experience preferred.
• Discretion, judgment, and composure in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant legal assistance experience.
• Proven ability to anticipate and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, including concise, solutions-oriented status updates.
• Exercise discretion, judgment, and composure in handling confidential information.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan, and more. Compensation is commensurate with skill and experience, ranging from $63,000 to $122,000 in Illinois and $70,000 to $115,000 in Minnesota, depending on location and other factors.

Pay

$63,000 - $122,000 in Illinois
$70,000 - $115,000 in Minnesota

Schedule

Works onsite at least 3 days per week.