Legal Support Specialist

Cooley LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,037 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of Paid Time Off

Comprehensive medical benefits

Life insurance and AD&D coverage

Job summary

Cooley LLP is seeking a Legal Support Specialist for their Boston office to provide complex administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. Key responsibilities include document preparation, calendar management, and processing invoices. Applicants should have over 4 years of law firm experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $38.50 to $47.00 per hour, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal department, preferably specializing in corporate or business practice.
• Ability to navigate and interpret legal procedures and terminology effectively.
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications after orientation at Cooley LLP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise documents to support timekeepers.
• Maintain timekeepers' calendar and schedule meetings.
• Process invoices and submit expense reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Legal research ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or business college certificate

Tools

iManage

DocuSign

Job description

Legal Support Specialist

Cooley is seeking a Legal Support Specialist to join the Boston Business team.

Position summary

The Legal Support Specialist (Business) will provide complex and specialized administrative support to assigned attorneys and paralegals. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities

• Prepare and revise documents to support timekeepers which may include DocuSign, drafts, oral instruction, redlining, and proofreading end product
• Create and maintain files, including electronic files in iManage and Outlook
• Prepare new business forms (e.g., conflict sheets, engagement letters, waiver letters) for new and existing clients, while coordinating with business intake & conflicts department
• Maintain timekeepers' calendar, including scheduling and coordinating virtual and in‑person client and internal meetings, while proactively resolving scheduling conflicts
• Prepare and process invoices, submit expense reports, check requests, travel reimbursements, cell phone reimbursements, and fitness reimbursements using general ledger codes in accordance with accounting/finance department guidelines
• Enter time daily in IntApp and maintain appropriate records
• Review, distribute, and process prebills
• Perform audit letter process
• Perform legal research as requested
• Maintain timekeepers' CLE credits and bar admissions/renewals
• Make travel arrangements, making recommendations for optimal flights and accommodations, while adhering to the firm's travel policy
• Coordinate with the service center to prepare and arrange messenger service, large‑scale mailings, and copy projects
• Copy and print documents that are not appropriate to send to the service center
• Consistently use the CRM tool to support business development in the firm
• Maintain open communication and professional relationships with all assigned timekeepers, team members, and clients
• Assist other timekeepers and team members, as needed
• Work with, delegate and provide mentorship to practice team assistants as appropriate
• Keep abreast of applicable software and procedural changes at the firm
• Participate in pilot programs to test and improve technology or workflow enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience

Required

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• 4+ years of administrative support experience in a law firm or legal department, preferably specializing in corporate or business practice

Preferred

• Ability to navigate and interpret legal procedures and terminology effectively
• Bachelor's degree or business college certificate

Competencies

• Ability to complete tasks independently in a fast‑paced environment for multiple assigned timekeepers while working as part of a team
• Pro‑actively prioritize work assignments and consistently meet deadlines
• Delegate work effectively when necessary
• Demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Ability to consistently deliver high‑quality work with attention to detail in proofreading, writing, and communication
• Engage in a professional and polite manner with clients, colleagues, and others
• Reliable, committed, organized, and punctual

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

EOE.

Candidates with at least one year of experience may be considered for this role at the Legal Support Assistant level and candidates with more than ten years of experience may be considered for this role at the Senior Legal Support Specialist level. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 37.5 hours per week is as follows:

Legal Support Assistant - $35.00 - $38.50/hour ($68,250.00 - $75,075.00 annually)

Legal Support Specialist - $38.50 - $47.00/hour ($75,075.00 - $91,650.00 annually)

Senior Legal Support Specialist - $47.50 - $58.50/hour ($92,625.00 - $114,075.00 annually)

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.