Husch Blackwell
Mass Tort Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)
Husch Blackwell, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Mass Tort Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist) role at
Husch Blackwell . The Practice Support Team Specialist is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within a specific Practice Specialty Center. Successfully managing multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. Works in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team. Communicates effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. Demonstrates executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills. Responsibilities
Coordinates all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific tasks to other teams, including follow up and quality control. Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises, and proofs legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets deadlines on projects. Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets. Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files. Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and faxes; prepares outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Workplace Services or Administrative Resource Team as needed. Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships. Works collaboratively in a team: Participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow and shares information with team members for maximum effectiveness. Effectively uses team software to log and manage workflow. Other: Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, and facsimiles; maintains confidentiality and remains calm under pressure. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred. 3-5 years legal experience with a heavy focus on Mass Tort required. Experience in jurisdictions in Northeast U.S., Louisiana, and Federal preferred. Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Previous transcription experience preferred. The above describes the general content of the position and requirements and is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR. Compensation And Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows: State of California: $53,000 - $102,000 State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000 State of Illinois: $48,000 - $94,000 State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000 State of Minnesota: $53,000 - $88,000 Washington, D.C.: $69,000 - $101,000 The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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Mass Tort Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist) role at
Husch Blackwell . The Practice Support Team Specialist is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within a specific Practice Specialty Center. Successfully managing multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. Works in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team. Communicates effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. Demonstrates executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills. Responsibilities
Coordinates all workflow for assigned attorneys, delegating specific tasks to other teams, including follow up and quality control. Prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises, and proofs legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets deadlines on projects. Coordinates schedules: Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Coordinates accounting administrative functions: Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets. Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files. Processes mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and faxes; prepares outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Workplace Services or Administrative Resource Team as needed. Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships. Works collaboratively in a team: Participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow and shares information with team members for maximum effectiveness. Effectively uses team software to log and manage workflow. Other: Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, and facsimiles; maintains confidentiality and remains calm under pressure. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred. 3-5 years legal experience with a heavy focus on Mass Tort required. Experience in jurisdictions in Northeast U.S., Louisiana, and Federal preferred. Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Previous transcription experience preferred. The above describes the general content of the position and requirements and is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR. Compensation And Benefits
Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows: State of California: $53,000 - $102,000 State of Colorado: $49,000 - $88,000 State of Illinois: $48,000 - $94,000 State of Massachusetts: $53,000 - $102,000 State of Minnesota: $53,000 - $88,000 Washington, D.C.: $69,000 - $101,000 The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible medical and dependent care expenses; employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more. Please include a cover letter and resume when applying. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only. Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice
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