Environmental, Land Development and Government Relations Legal Secretary

Bilzin Sumberg is seeking a legal secretary for our Environmental, Land Development & Government Relations group.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience.  Candidates must be proficient in MS Word, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a multi-task environment. Major law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage busy attorney calendar and resolve scheduling conflicts, including docketing all regulatory agency deadlines (federal, state, county, and local); and tracking and calendaring all Commissioners Meetings and meetings with regulatory agency staff
• Responsible for handling client Trusts and coordinating consultant engagements on Environmental matters
• Perform research on various agency websites to obtain requested materials and status updates on applications, cases, and other matters.
• Conduct background research to submit conflict checks for new matters using Sunbiz and Property Appraiser
• Maintain tracking sheet for high-volume of matters throughout administrative lifecycle; follow-up on pending engagement letters and retainer deposits
• Act as the liaison for communication between attorneys and internal Firm departments
• Responsible for lobbyist registrations in all municipalities, as required
• Manage and submit expense reimbursements

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jackie Gallego, Chief Human Resources Officer.