Strategic Restructuring Legal Support Specialist

gtlaw; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, seeks a Legal Support Specialist in our Minneapolis office to provide high-level practice and operational support to the Managing Shareholder and attorneys. This in-office position emphasizes discretion, organization, and client service while coordinating priorities across teams.

The role requires exceptional communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Minimum of three years' administrative support experience in a professional services, corporate, or legal environment.
• Prior law firm experience supporting a practice group or senior attorney preferred, but not required.
• Experience with court e-filing; bankruptcy court filing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative and practice support to the Managing Shareholder and a team of attorneys.
• Coordinates client engagement, intake, and conflicts processes in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assists with court filings, including restructuring-related matters, and other practice support needs.
• Communicates with clients regarding billing, collections, and business development support.
• Serves as the primary contact for the Restructuring Practice Group, coordinating daily operations and communication among attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Manages calendars, schedules meetings and appointments, and coordinates email and telephone communications.
• Arranges domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, and related documentation.
• Maintains client files, contact lists, matter information, and related records.
• Prepares, edits, proofreads, and finalizes correspondence, documents, presentations, and other written materials.
• Reviews, prioritizes, routes, and responds to correspondence and incoming communications, exercising judgment and discretion.
• Coordinates matters with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams to support timely and responsive client service.
• Coordinates with Paralegals and other legal support team members where applicable.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years admin experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Billing/time-entry platforms

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, seeks a Legal Support Specialist in our Minneapolis office to provide high-level practice and operational support to the Managing Shareholder and attorneys. This in-office position emphasizes discretion, organization, and client service while coordinating priorities across teams.

The role requires exceptional communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.