Education Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)

Education Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist)

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Education Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist) position.

This position will work in a hybrid capacity, in-office at least 2 days per week and may be filled in any of our office locations.

The Practice Support Team Specialist successfully manages multiple projects and priorities including delegating specific duties to other teams. They work in a Practice Support Team of Specialists, sharing overflow responsibility and support to all timekeepers assigned to the team.

• Workflow coordination and delegation for assigned attorneys.
• Accurate preparation, revision, and proofreading of legal documents.
• Calendar management and meeting / travel arrangements.
• Client billing, matter budgeting, and financial tracking.
• New client / matter intake and conflict checks.
• Mail processing (incoming / outgoing, attachments, messenger services).
• General administrative support (contacts, CLE / membership tracking).
• Team collaboration and workflow management using team software.
• Proficiency in higher education support (e-filing, pleadings, document edits).
• Use of office equipment and software (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat).
• Confidentiality and professionalism under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

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.

Full-time employees receive benefits including : medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

EOE / Minority / Female / Disabled / Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

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