Legal Support Specialist - Admin

Title: Legal Support Specialist - Admin

• Remote
• Legal Support
• Full-time
• Requisition #: LEGAL001625
• Supervisor: Laurissa Patterson

Description

Polsinelli does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails.

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. Are you a person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you!

Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill a Legal Support Specialist opening that is a remote role, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must:

• Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.
• Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus!
• 5 years of Legal Assistant experience required! This position supports our administrative team - high volume, fast paced.

Other essential requirements for this position include:

• The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users.
• The ability to maintain strong working relationships.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant with extensive, hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proofreading experience preferred.
• Calm and solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to take initiative and make sound, independent decisions.
• Flexible, dependable team player with a positive, proactive mindset.

This is a remote position with the below shift:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:45 PM CST
• Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM CST

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a referral program, medical insurance and benefits, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, ID Theft insurance, long-term disability benefits, short-term disability benefits, Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location), 401(k) benefits, and employee assistance benefits. 

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Behaviours

Preferred

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support for a cause

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail-oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivation

Preferred

Goal completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Growth opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to make an impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organisation

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

Bachelor's or better.

Experience

Preferred

5 years: Experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant with extensive, hands-on experience.