Litigation Legal Support Specialist

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 a Legal Support Specialist located in our Miami 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. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team. This role will be based in our Miami office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building. Position Summary This position provides high-level secretarial and administrative support to three or more attorneys. Assist attorneys in preparing litigation cases from onset through post-trial; Document production and management, data mining, research; obtaining and organizing case files on a daily basis; preparing, organizing and maintaining deposition materials and summaries; assisting with trial and mediation preparations; may enter time; assist with document production including creation and editing of various legal forms, correspondence and documents. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed. Key Responsibilities Handles scheduling and travel arrangements. Schedules court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, client meetings and conference calls; arranges business itineraries and coordinates lawyers’ travel arrangements; processes travel reimbursement, maintains calendar and due dates for lawyers as required Sorts, reads and annotates incoming mail and documents as required. Types and composes general correspondence, memos, legal documents, faxes, reports, etc. from various sources. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy. Ensures that all correspondence or other documentation is dispatched in a timely manner (via mail, messenger, express delivery services, etc.) Prepares draft documents such as briefs, complaints, motions, subpoenas, summonses, using firm templates and information from attorneys. Prepares motion binders and special working binders Coordinates multi-document filings in Federal, Circuit and State courts, including E-filings Establishes and maintains filing and records, in both hard copy and electronic formats. Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents and deposition and court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools Performs and oversees proof reading of briefs and other legal documents 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 Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Skills & Competencies Proficiency with rules for court document filings 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 Strong ability to maintain high standards, use good judgment and seek out ways to contribute and anticipate needs Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Education & Prior Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant, working in a business law practice in the firm's Litigation department Experience with iManage preferred Technology Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies, expertise in e-filing Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly 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. Global scale with street smarts With 51 locations, Greenberg Traurig's global network provides the platform clients need to operate in today's legal marketplace. Our team is recognized by rankings in current Chambers & Partners Guides in jurisdictions and practices around the world, based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. In addition, Greenberg Traurig is proud to have more lawyers listed in The Best Lawyers in America than any other law firm, a position we have held since 2008. Greenberg Traurig (GT) is committed to ensuring a safe and transparent recruitment process. Please be advised of the following: Official Job Listings: All legitimate job opportunities with GT are posted here on our official website. GT job advertisements found outside our verified accounts with LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Indeed should be treated with caution. No Fees Required: GT will never ask for payment for work equipment or network access. Also, there are no application fees. We do not ask for bank information or any form of monetary or financial compensation during the recruitment process. 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