Greenberg 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 team as Legal Support Specialist located in our Austin
office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong
problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
in every task. 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 Austin office, on an onsite basis with an option
to work remotely one day a week.
Position Summary:
The Legal Support Specialist provides advanced administrative support to
attorneys engaged in complex litigation matters. This role requires expertise in
litigation procedures, document management, and case preparation from onset
through post-trial. Extensive experience in litigation support and proficiency
with relevant software are essential. This candidate should be flexible to work
overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drafts and files legal documents such as briefs, complaints, motions,
subpoenas, and summonses utilizing firm templates and attorney-provided
information.
* Supports the discovery process by preparing for depositions, drafting, and
responding to written discovery requests, and assisting with expert discovery
preparation.
* Manages and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding
criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results.
* Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks,
identifying and organizing exhibits, coordinating witness schedules,
maintaining trial calendars, and communicating effectively with opposing
counsel and courtroom staff.
* Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking and proof reading
of briefs and other legal documents.
* Conducts research and utilizes legal technology tools for e-discovery and
case management.
* Coordinates multi-document filings in Federal, Circuit and State courts,
including E-filings.
* Drafts general correspondence, memoranda, and reports from various sources,
such as handwritten notes and dictation, ensuring final documents are
accurate and clear; delivers correspondence and documentation promptly via
appropriate methods.
* Manages scheduling and travel arrangements, including court appearances,
depositions, arbitrations, mediations, client meetings, and conference calls;
coordinates business itineraries; processes travel reimbursements and
maintains attorneys’ calendars and due dates.
* Establishes and maintains organized filing systems and records in both
physical and electronic formats.
* Enters attorneys’ billable time and submits to accounting by monthly
deadlines.
* Supports administrative tasks such as printing, scanning, assembling exhibit
binders, and preparing shipping labels and certified mailings.
* Sorts and reviews incoming mail and documents; answers phone calls and
directs inquiries to appropriate personnel.
* Provides assistance with other departmental activities as needed and performs
additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
* Comprehension of a variety of legal court documents, including complaints,
answers, rulings, judgments, affidavits, motions, appeals, table of
contents/authorities, subpoenas, court dockets, reports, memos, and
correspondence.
* Ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to
contribute and anticipate needs.
* Strong attention to detail; established organizational, analytical and
critical thinking skills, and ability to manage time effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, advanced communication skills (written and
verbal) and the ability to collaborate well in a team.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
* High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential
information.
Education & Prior Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
* 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation.
* Strong knowledge of banking/finance, real estate, and M&A is a plus.
* Established understanding of litigation laws as they relate to individuals,
partnerships, and corporations.
* Experience managing large-scale document reviews and productions.
* Proficiency with rules for court document filings.
* Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft
Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into
day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or
directed.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new software
applications quickly.
Physical Requirements:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work
independently or with a team to meet with colleagues or supervisor and
retrieve work assignments.
* This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for
extended periods of time.
* Requires manual dexterity to use a phone, enter data into a computer, handle
objects, and use office equipment.
* Some filing is required and this would entail the ability to lift files, open
filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based
consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other
protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any
protected basis.