Legal Support Specialist

Polsinelli•Kansas City, MO

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. Are you a people 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 a Legal Support Specialist opening. This is a remote role, but must be in a location where the firm has an office. Successful candidates must: Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues. Have strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time. Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a plus! Possess at least five (5) years of extensive, hands-on Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience. This position supports our Legal Support Center team - high volume, fast paced. Other essential requirements for this position include: The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users. The ability to maintain strong working relationships. The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Strong problem-solving skills. Legal transcription experience, including accurate transcription of dictation, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents. Strong attention to detail with proven organizational skills. Proofreading experience (preferred). 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. This is a remote position, with a four (4) day work week working the below shift: Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM CST Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:15 PM CST #IND123 The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000, depending on job market and experience. As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits: Paid time off, sick time off, a 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, and employee assistance benefits. Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Possess strong initiative, demonstrating an ability to quickly resolve document issues.
Have strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams
Be able to manage multiple projects/tasks at a time.
Possess advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications; expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a plus!
Possess at least five (5) years of extensive, hands-on Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience.
The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner to develop rapport with both team and end-users.
The ability to maintain strong working relationships.
The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Legal transcription experience, including accurate transcription of dictation, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Strong attention to detail with proven organizational 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.