• Job Description

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  Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in the Immigration Department of our Northern Virginia office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
  
  Position Summary:u00A0

  The Legal Support Specialistu00A0position supports attorneys in a secretarial capacity. Provides a wide range ofu00A0administrative, clerical and document processing services in the Business Immigration Practice Group.u00A0Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.u00A0
  
  Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Maintains legal files (both paper & electronic), organizes and files documents in designated order, as well as prepares, keyboards, enters, proofreads and processes legal and administrative correspondence
  • Processes time entry, opens new matters, drafts engagement letters and audits responses, makes travel arrangements, processes reimbursement expenses, maintains calendar, collates information, writes reports, prepares agendas,u00A0reviewsu00A0and prepares of billing invoices, and other administrative duties, as needed by the department
  • Manages phone lines for supported attorneys, fields calls and conveys messages as necessary
  • Communicates with clients and agencies
  • Updates information and uploads documents into an immigration case management systemu00A0u00A0
  • Manages document deliveries and tracks final executed documentation
  • Assists with overflow work and performs additional duties and responsibilities asu00A0assigned

  u00A0Skills & Competencies:

  • 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

  u00A0Qualifications & Prior Experience:

  • Bacheloru2019s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working in a business law practice with exposure to Business Immigration
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies
  • Previous experience with INSZoom is a plus
  • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

  Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

  Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firmu2019s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the programu2019s alignment with the firmu2019s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.

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• About the company

  Greenberg Traurig is an international law firm founded in Miami, Florida, United States in 1967 by Larry J.

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