Legal Support Specialist - Evening

Polsinelli • Edwardsville, IL

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Polsinelli, What a Law Firm Should Be is not just our tagline, it is what we live every day. We strive to create an environment where our team members are encouraged to bring their creativity and professional passions into the workplace so that they can thrive. We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill a Legal Support Specialist – Evening opening that is a remote role, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice. Must live in a city near one of our offices.

Requirements

• Possess strong initiative
• Have strong organizational skills
• Be able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications
• Minimum of five years of legal support experience (Paralegal, Practice Group Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant)
• Possess advanced document formatting skills in Microsoft Word and other legal technology applications
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Show strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibit strong customer service skills and a commitment to supporting attorneys and business professionals
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Thrive in a collaborative team environment while also being self-directed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Calm and solution-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Proven ability to take initiative and make sound, independent decisions
• Flexible, dependable team player with a positive, proactive mindset

Nice To Haves

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proofreading experience preferred
• Litigation experience, including ECF filing experience, is preferred (Specific to Shift 2)

Responsibilities

• Quickly resolve document issues
• Manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
• Support attorneys and business professionals
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve with a calm and solution-oriented approach
• Take initiative and make sound, independent decisions
• Collaborate effectively across teams

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time off
• Referral program
• Medical insurance and benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Long-term disability benefits
• Short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• Employee assistance benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed