Legal Resource Assistant

Overview Arnold & Porter has a Legal Resource Assistant opening in the New York office. The Legal Resource Assistant assists attorneys and other legal personnel with administrative work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Responsibilities Skillfully preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents and emails. Assisting in all facets of trials, depositions, client meetings, and case strategy meetings; organizing exhibits, notebooks, charts, graphs, memorandums, and other legal documents as well as visual aids. Diligently managing attorneys’ Outlook calendars and arranging conference/video conference calls, virtual meetings on platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Tracking, entering, and processing expenses and invoices through Chrome River. Efficiently coordinating and scheduling attorney travel. Organizing, routing, and archiving incoming mail. Maintaining an awareness of attorneys' caseloads and statuses. Establishing and maintaining attorneys' files in electronic and hard copy format. Maintaining attorneys’ state and federal court admissions and renewals current. Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other firm applications, as necessary, to complete specific assignments. Onboarding and managing new clients and matters. Reviewing, editing, and finalizing firm invoices to clients. Collaborating with accounting and e-billing teams to initiate and maintain proper client billing procedures. Qualifications A minimum of a high school diploma, with a four-year or two-year degree preferred. Excellent organizational and communications skills, both oral and written. Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, various databases, and Internet research skills. Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately. A proficiency with standard office procedures working in a team/collaborative environment. Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary. Compensation Base salary: $52,800. As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime. The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually. Benefits For benefits information, please click here Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and childbirth (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Our Firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. For purposes of the firm's Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Policies, the term "race" includes, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists. Accessibility Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Director of Support Staff Stephanie Denmark at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Anti-Discrimination and EEO Policy For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr NACBA