Legal Assistant-Business Law (CD)

Job Description Are you looking for a great opportunity in an environment where you're appreciated and respected? This is the place for you! Come join our dynamic team where we understand home/work life balance. We are an upbeat group, with a fantastic company culture, and looking to expand our team with experienced professionals like you! We pride ourselves on taking care of our valued employees, with a camaraderie that can't be beat. Come grow with us, and become a part of our amazing team!! We need a bright and reliable individual, with stable job history, looking to be part of our firm, long-term.

The Legal Support Specialist will perform all filing duties for the Public Finance department and provide administrative support, as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains legal client files (both paper & electronic file system), updates binders, organizes and file documents in designated folder and file drawers, as well as prepares, enters, proofreads and processes legal and administrative correspondence Requests firm record labels Assists with coordination of incoming and outgoing file transfers; including sending and retrieving files to/from off-site storage Maintains/updates Orlando eRooms Reviews, prints, and files emails for attorneys Manages a busy phone line for supported attorneys, conveys messages as necessary; answers routine questions from clients and staff members and/or route calls to appropriate staff members Performs overflow typing, filing, scanning and photocopying as requested by attorneys; drafts and transcribes routine correspondences and voluminous documents Processes time entry for multiple attorneys, maintains and creates calendar entries, collates information, writes reports, and prepares agendas Serves as a back up to other Legal Support Specialists Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Skills & Competencies:

Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills Creative, strategic, high energy, outward-looking, and capable of bringing new ideas to the team High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), and professional demeanor and presentation, including active listening and ability to convey information clearly and take direction from all levels of management Demonstrate ability to interact and develop rapport with internal support staff in an effective, efficient, and professional manner at all times Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions and effectively prioritize multiple tasks; strong critical thinking skills to take initiative and prioritize work independently Execution-oriented, self-starter, and self-navigator who can balance the demands of multiple projects and stakeholders Ability to understand and follow specific and detailed instructions and to decipher various handwriting styles Maintain high level of concentration to work on lengthy and complex projects Recognize confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information and maintain confidentiality in a professional and trustworthy matter Qualifications & Prior Experience:

Minimum of five years of experience as a legal secretary, working in a business law practice Understanding and basic knowledge of practice, clientele and related resources and professionals for the Public Finance Department Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Adobe/ScanSoft Ability to effectively use firm communication technology and use of organizational abilities in Outlook Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly