Clerk

Clerk Position at Greenberg Traurig

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 aninnovative 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

• 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.