Legal Support Specialist

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Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JRGreenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
** Join our Litigation Practice Team as a Legal Support Specialist located in our Boston office.
** We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions.

If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Boston office, in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.
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* Position Summary:

** The Legal Support Specialist provides high-level administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys within the litigation practice group. This role requires a dependable, proactive professional who is comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities that support attorneys’ day-to-day workflow. The position has a strong client service and project management emphasis, coordinating administrative, operational, financial, and business development activities to ensure efficient and responsive legal services.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide day-to-day administrative support to assigned attorneys, developing familiarity with their practice areas, clients, and active matters.
* Edit, proofread, and process legal documents upon request of assigned attorneys, including preparing correspondence, memoranda, documents, presentations, or other practice specific documents.
* Help create and maintain tracking tools for client contact lists, business development activities, deadlines, status of assignments, and provide updates upon request.
* Provide status updates to attorneys on deadlines, tasks, and progress.  Escalate issues or delays as needed.
* Follow up on outstanding tasks, documents, or pending approvals ensuring workflow moves forward according to agreed timelines.
* Assist with preparing employee benefits and risk management training materials, including formatting PowerPoint presentations and coordinating logistics.
* Coordinate with court reporters, process servers, e‑discovery vendors, translators, or printing services to ensure timely deliverables and logistics.
* Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings and logistics (e.g., conference rooms, video conferencing, visitor access, and dial-in information).
* Assist with new client matter intake by submitting conflict check requests, opening new matters, and preparing draft engagement letters.
* Provide support with billing activities, including proofreading invoices and assisting with billing and engagement inquiries.
* Coordinate with firm travel agency to book domestic and international travel arrangements.
* Prepare and submit expense reports and reimbursement requests accurately and timely.
* Organizes and maintains electronic and paper legal files in accordance with designated filing standards.
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* Qualifications:

*** Skills & Competencies
** Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time‑management skills.
* Responsive and professional, with a focus on providing excellent client service.
* Able to format documents and PowerPoint presentations using firm templates.
* Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Willing to learn, ask questions, and follow…