Legal Support Specialist

Polsinelli • Kansas City, MO

5d • 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. Are you a person who has a keen eye for detail, thrives in a professional environment and wants to be part of a dynamic team? We have the perfect role for an engaging professional like you! Polsinelli seeks a candidate to fill two Legal Support Specialist openings. These are remote roles, provided the candidate is in a state/jurisdiction wherein we practice.

Requirements

• Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
• Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications
• 5 years of Legal Assistant experience required
• Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or Legal Executive Assistant with extensive, hands-on experience
• Strong attention to detail with proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams
• 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 and PowerPoint is a plus
• Proofreading experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Quickly resolve document issues
• Manage multiple projects/tasks at a time
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users
• Maintain strong working relationships
• Handle confidential and sensitive information
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve with a calm and solution-oriented approach
• Take initiative and make sound, independent decisions

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees