Legal Support Specialist - Law Firm

Jones Day is a global law firm with 40 offices in major centers of business and finance throughout the world. Covering 19 countries on five continents, our unique governance system foster an unparalleled level of integration and contributes to our ranking as one of the best in the world in client service. Jones Day seeks to employ the most qualified people, capable of delivering superior client service through professional excellence and teamwork, for every position in the Firm. We offer competitive compensation and benefits in a stimulating work environment. Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a global leading law firm that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your knowledge and skills as well as advance your career? If you are, then Jones Day may be the firm for you. Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: As part of a secretarial team, the Legal Support Specialist is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other administrative personnel. Primary responsibilities include preparing, proofreading, and editing legal documents, document formatting, processing new business requests and opening new matters, file management, conference and travel arrangements, expense report processing, time entry, and other duties as required. Hours for the position are 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Must be available for occasional overtime as needed. Required Qualifications: High school diploma; degree preferred. Minimum of seven years of secretarial experience in a legal environment. Expertise in civil litigation including federal and state court filings. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Must have superior administrative competencies including effective verbal and written communication skills. Solid proofreading skills and strong attention to detail. Exceptional time management and organizational skills. Ability to respond to changing priorities. Must have strong service orientation and ability to work in a team environment. Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, clients, and others outside the Firm. Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting pay scale for this Los Angeles position is $95,000 - $120,000. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Jones Day