Legal Support Specialist I

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Knoxville is seeking a Legal Support Specialist I to provide essential administrative support to attorneys firm-wide. The role entails preparing legal correspondence, preparing binders and documents, filing and indexing, and managing scheduling and travel.

Strong organization, confidentiality, and teamwork are required. The position emphasizes professional service, data entry accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other staff

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Confidentiality and professional judgment essential
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and document management tools
• Knowledge of law firm programs a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and teamwork abilities
• Self-motivation and minimal supervision required

Aufgaben

• Prepare legal correspondence, including printing, scanning and converting documents
• Assist with binders, copies, and data entry
• Monitor and pull dockets as needed
• Prepare and process documents for mailing
• Index and file documents in electronic and paper form
• Create and maintain case files in the firm’s document management system
• Retrieve files for offsite storage or scanning
• Schedule appointments, events and travel
• Manage task workflow and coordinate with support services to meet deadlines
• Submit expense reimbursements and process invoices with correct GL codes
• Provide back-up reception coverage and PTO coverage for LSSII team
• Perform other clerical tasks as assigned

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Adobe

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

As a member of the Legal Resource Center (LRC), the Legal Support Specialist I (LSS I) provides administrative support to attorneys firm wide. The LSS I works collaboratively and cooperatively with attorneys and other administrative personnel to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients.

The Legal Support Specialist I role is an opportunity to begin or enhance your career in a professional services environment. Development opportunities exist for those who successfully execute the essential functions of this role and demonstrate an aptitude for learning, and a commitment to the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal correspondence, including printing, scanning and converting documents.
• Assist with preparing binders, making copies, and entering data.
• Monitor and pull dockets, as needed.
• Prepare and process documents for mailing.
• Ensure proper indexing and internal filing of legal documents in both electronic and paper form.
• Create and maintain original and electronic case files, including using the Firm’s document management system.
• Retrieve case files and prepare files for offsite storage or scanning in accordance with Information Governance procedures.
• Schedule appointments, events and travel.
• Monitor workflow of assigned tasks and projects, prioritizing incoming tasks to meet deadlines and coordinate with other support services to complete work.
• Submit expense reimbursements for attorneys and process invoices using correct g/l coding in accounts/payable system.
• Back-up reception coverage.
• Provide additional support, back-up and PTO coverage for LSSII Team.
• Other clerical tasks and related duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain poised and demonstrate composure and tact in stressful situations.
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-drive, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Embrace technology and seek knowledge to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of Adobe, MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of specific law firm programs a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Typing accuracy, ability to proofread with an attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong client service focus and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision, while functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Various physical activity may be required.

Why Join Bradley?

We offer more than just a job — we provide a place to build your career. Bradley offers:

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• Professional development support, including CLE tracking and training programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.