Job description

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. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better. 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 Litigation Legal Assistant (Practice Support Team Specialist) position in our growing Phoenix, Arizona office. The Practice Support Team Specialist (Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact administrative support to assigned attorneys within our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Essential job duties include: • 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 Commercial Litigation 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. 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. They communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with clients, visitors, staff, and timekeepers. They demonstrate executive level attention to detail, good grammar, spelling, and proofreading, as well as strong technical and organizational skills.

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