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 timekeepersâ 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 timekeepersâ CLE credits and bar admissions/renewals
Make travel arrangements, making recommendations for optimal flights and accommodations, while adhering to the firmâs 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
Bachelorâs 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 â $35.00 - $38.50/hour ($68,250.00 - $75,075.00 annually)
Legal Support Specialist â $38.50 - $47.00/hour ($75,075.00 - $91,650.00 annually)
Senior Legal Support Specialist â $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 (âPTOâ) 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.
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