Job Description
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Government Law & Policy Team as a Clerk located in our Fort Lauderdale office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
Position Summary
The Clerk is responsible for assisting the Government Law & Policy Department with time entry and any other duties as follows.
Key Responsibilities
Reviews mail, and sets up files
Heavy time entry
Opens client matter numbers
Sends reminders to attorneys and secretaries for upcoming deadlines
Prepares calendar reports for clients and attorneys
Handles filing
Assists with other research related duties as assigned
Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Strong problem-solving skills, takes initiative and uses good judgment, excellent follow-up skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation
Provide outstanding client service, meet high quality standards for services and meet or exceed client
expectations. Proactive in seeking innovative ways in which to help others
High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize multiple tasks
Candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move from workstation or desk throughout the work area to work independently or with team, to meet with colleagues or supervisor and receive work assignments.
This position may also be sedentary and require the employee to sit for extended periods of time
Requires manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer, handle objects and operate
Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.
Education & Prior Experience
Prior law firm experience
Technology
Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly
Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment
Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed
Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.