Legal Support Coordinator - Raleigh

Baker Donelson•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an opening for a Legal Support Coordinator in its Raleigh, NC office. Ideal candidate must have administrative support experience in a professional work environment, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, top-notch organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a group and independently. Candidate should be proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel and type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy. This position will support several attorneys in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for impact players only – people who want to start a career, gain essential skills and grow with us. Initially, this position does not have a remote work option until after one year of employment, and then the maximum of one day remote per work week, dependent on performance. Work hours are from 8 – 5 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. Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted 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

Administrative support experience in a professional work environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Top-notch organizational skills
Ability to work effectively within a group and independently
Proficient in MS Word (high priority), Outlook and Excel
Type a minimum of 65 words per minute with high accuracy
Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Prioritizing and executing tasks quickly and accurately
Formatting and setting up documents including correspondence and legal documents
Scheduling meetings and working with others to ensure client meeting logistics are handled
Prepare shell documents for attorneys in preparation of client document needs
Update and maintain files in a timely manner
Make travel arrangements and handle reimbursement requests for attorneys
Time entry, processing client bills, conducting client conflict checks, transcribing dictation
Review and ensure accuracy of client bills
Maintain attorney calendars with deadlines as well as other necessary
Reviewing vendor invoices and requesting checks for payment in a timely manner
Assisting attorneys and paralegals in preparation for client meetings and potentially hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials