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 our diverse clients and communities. This role plays a crucial part in supporting our attorneys and clients by managing workflow, coordinating projects, and enhancing client service.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Workflow Ownership
- Proactively Anticipates Needs and Resolves Challenges
- Coordinates Ongoing Projects
- Handles Special Projects
- Uses Workflow Management Software
- Conflicts, NBI & Engagement Process Leadership
- Billing, Collections & Financial Coordination
- Client & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Email & Administrative Optimization
- Document & Matter Management
- Practice Alignment & Institutional Knowledge
- Delegation & Team Leverage
- Technology, AI & Upskilling
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in a related field or commensurate professional and educational experience
- 5+ years relevant experience providing comprehensive support to organizational leadership, preferably in a professional services environment
- 3+ years relevant legal assistance experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues, propose solutions, and drive work to resolution with minimal direction
- Strong communication skills, including providing concise, solutions-oriented status updates and recommendations to attorneys and other stakeholders
- Ability to handle confidential information of highest level
- Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm; previous transcription experience preferred
- Exercise discretion, judgment, and composure
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proactive identification and resolution of issues
- Clear, concise, and solution-focused communication
- Service mindset with strategic value-add
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Lifetime disability insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Participation in a retirement plan program
Pay
The salary range for this position varies based on location and experience, ranging from $63,000 to $122,000 in Illinois and $70,000 to $115,000 in Minnesota. This salary range does not include a discretionary bonus, which is dependent on individual and firm performance.
Schedule
This position requires working onsite at least 3 days per week.