Legal Support Specialist II

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability cover

Retirement plan

Professional development support (CLE)

Job summary

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP seeks an experienced Legal Support Specialist II to provide advanced administrative and legal support across the firm. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and efficiency, with inhouse training to broaden skills.

Strong organizational and communication abilities are essential. Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and supporting attorneys with a range of legal tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 4–5 years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm required, including litigation.
• Strong interpersonal, client service, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Professional, composed under pressure with attention to detail.
• Technology-savvy with proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel; familiarity with graphics tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence from draft or dictated text.
• File documents in State, County, and Federal Courts.
• Create, edit, format, and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with accuracy.
• Draft simple notices and routine legal documents.
• Prepare pleadings and briefs using advanced Word features.
• Transcribe information from audio recordings.
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations, graphs, and charts.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet deadlines with internal teams.
• Transmit documents to clients, witnesses, and court officials via filing, email, mail, fax, and messenger.
• Assist with client financial records, accountings, and reporting.
• Maintain calendars, track deadlines, and ensure accurate calculations.
• Submit and maintain Bar and Court Admissions; monitor CLE requirements.
• Provide back-up support and PTO coverage for LSS II team.
• Perform other advanced clerical tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Technology literacy

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Law firm software

Job description

Position Summary

As an experienced member of the Legal Resource Center (LRC), the Legal Support Specialist II (LSS II) provides advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys firm wide. The LSS II works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team environment to deliver the highest level of service to internal and external clients. The Legal Support Specialist II role is an opportunity to continue enhancing your career in a professional services environment. Bradley offers inhouse training to broaden skillsets with applications that are needed to perform the essential functions of this role. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, punctual and will have excellent organization, communication and computer skills. Opportunity will exist to mentor our team members in the Legal Support Specialist I role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence from draft or dictated text.
• File documents in State, County, and Federal Courts.
• Create, edit, format, and proofread documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Draft simple notices and routine legal documents.
• Prepare pleadings and briefs using advanced Microsoft Word features, including Tables of Contents, Tables of Authorities, Cross-Referencing, and Track Changes.
• Transcribe information from audio recordings.
• Create and edit PowerPoint presentations, graphs, and charts.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet deadlines while coordinating with internal support teams.
• Transmit legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials through electronic filing, email, mail, fax, and messenger services.
• Assist with client financial records, accountings, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain calendars, track critical deadlines, and ensure accurate deadline calculations.
• Submit and maintain Bar and Court Admissions.
• Track attorney Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements.
• Provide support, back-up assistance, and PTO coverage for the LSS II team.
• Perform other advanced clerical tasks and related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Associate’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus. 4-5 years of Legal Assistant experience in a law firm required, including litigation experience. Strong interpersonal, client service, and teamwork skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to remain professional, composed, and tactful in high-pressure situations. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong judgment and attention to detail. Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion. Technology-savvy with a proactive approach to learning new tools and improving efficiency. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and law firm software applications. Familiarity with basic graphics and image editing functions, including resizing, copying, and pasting. Strong proofreading, typing accuracy, and document quality control skills. Ability and desire to train, mentor, and support colleagues. Various physical activities may be required as part of the role.

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.