Senior Client Delivery Specialist (Private Wealth Executive Legal Assistant)

About the role

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Client Delivery Specialist (Private Wealth) to join our Saint Louis, MO office. This position works onsite at least 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Workflow Ownership
• Coordinates workflow for assigned attorneys, delegates tasks, follows up, and ensures quality control.
• Anticipates and resolves administrative challenges for attorneys with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates and tracks ongoing projects to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Supports business development initiatives, including coordinating events and preparing pitch materials.
• Manages client communications, handles sensitive information, and serves as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and internal departments.
• Provides administrative support, including managing attorneys' inboxes, drafting and reviewing emails, and organizing correspondence.
• Prepares and processes new matter forms, coordinates client billing matters, and assists with alternative fee arrangements and matter budgets.
• Types, transcribes, revises, and proofreads legal documents with accuracy.
• Shows proficiency in Private Wealth practice specialty and takes responsibility for exchanging information and training tips with team members.
• Delegates tasks to other teams and identifies opportunities for process improvements using automation and AI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in a related field or equivalent professional and educational experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience providing comprehensive support to organizational leadership, preferably in a professional services environment.
• 3+ years of 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.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm; previous transcription experience preferred.
• Exercise discretion, judgment, and composure in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Proactive problem-solving and judgment.
• Workflow management and accountability.
• Effective communication and relationship management.
• Technology proficiency and adaptability.

Skills

• Workflow management
• Administrative support
• Client communication
• Document preparation
• Legal research
• Project management
• Team collaboration
• Technology integration

Benefits

At Husch Blackwell, we offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite at least 4 days per week.