Case Support Specialist

The Tampa, FL office of Burr & Forman LLP, a dynamic, service-oriented law firm, seeks a case support specialist to join our growing team.  With a one-firm culture across our 20 offices, Burr & Forman is committed to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities.  To deliver the highest client service, we invest in our people.  To recruit the best people, we are active leaders in our local communities.  To be active leaders in our communities, we grow and nurture strong relationships with our clients and colleagues.  It’s a virtuous cycle that drives our approach to client service.  It’s the Burr way.  If our commitment and values align with yours, please consider joining our team.

 KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

•  Assist in the preparation and processing of legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, pre-trial agreements, requests for production of documents, and other due diligence items.


• Prepare correspondence, office memos, documents, e-mails, and other materials.


• Assist with preparation and setup for meetings, hearings, depositions, and trial.


• Monitor case documents and create/maintain indexes of client documents; review case documents for important dates and update calendars.


• Scan, record, and index documents and files for the document management system and extranets.    


• Manage file materials and records including locating, retrieving, preparing for offsite storage, and transferring and/or destroying records. 


• Enter and edit billable time; organize and submit expense reimbursements; submit CLE credits; and open and close new client matters.


• Handle copy jobs, certified mail, mail pickup/drop off, and local hand deliveries.


• Handle reception duties, including answering switchboard, greeting guests, directing callers and guests to appropriate destination, and scheduling conference rooms.


• Order office and break room supplies; coordinate catering orders for meetings and assist with other special events. 


• Other responsibilities as needed.

THE ESSENTIALS

•  A high school diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience required; a college degree is preferred. 


• Professional appearance and demeanor with commitment to providing exceptional client-service.


• Highly organized, detail-orientated, proactive with a desire to take ownership.


• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook.  Proficiency in MS Excel is a plus.


• Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations. 


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be able to lift and/or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds.


• Some overtime required. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Burr & Forman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify, and other related posters at www.burr.com/careers/working-at-burr.