Legal Support Coordinator - Chattanooga

Baker Donelson•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Chattanooga office. The ideal candidate will have experience providing administrative support in a professional law firm environment and will possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational abilities and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel, as well as a typing speed of at least sixty-five words per minute with high accuracy, is required. This role will involve supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced health law transactional group. We are looking for an individual who is ready to make a significant impact, gain essential skills, and grow with us. This position will require work hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday with an hour for lunch. This is an hourly paid position, and our law firm offers generous benefits and paid time off. If you are organized, detail-oriented, want to be a part of a dynamic team, and ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes accepted only for job posted. Thank you for submitting your resume. After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process. We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Requirements

Experience providing administrative support in a professional law firm environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in MS Word (high priority), Outlook, and Excel
Typing speed of at least sixty-five words per minute with high accuracy
Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Prioritizing and executing tasks efficiently and accurately
Formatting and preparing documents, including correspondence and legal documents
Scheduling meetings and coordinating client meeting logistics
Preparing shell documents for attorneys in anticipation of client needs
Updating and maintaining files in a timely manner
Making travel arrangements and handling reimbursement requests for attorneys
Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks and new business intake
Reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of client bills
Maintaining attorney calendars with deadlines and other essential dates
Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting timely payment
Assisting attorney and paralegals in preparation for client meetings
Drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
Liaising with clients and external parties to gather necessary information and documents
Ensuring compliance with deadlines and filing requirements