Legal Resource Assistant Floater

Job Description

Legal Resource Assistant Floater Floor Support | Arnold & Porter

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Arnold & Porter, located in New York. Arnold & Porter is a 2,457-person organization that provides legal services globally. This position provides essential administrative support to legal professionals, contributing to the efficient operation of multiple practice groups and ensuring smooth legal proceedings. The role is critical for maintaining organization and efficiency in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, United States
• Pay: $52800 yearly
• Mission: This person solves the administrative and organizational challenges faced by attorneys and legal staff across various practice groups by providing adaptable floor support.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Emburse, firm-specific systems, databases, internet research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Document Preparation: Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and emails with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Legal Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support for trials, depositions, client meetings, and case strategy sessions, including materials management.
• Calendar and Travel Management: Manage complex attorney calendars, schedule various meetings and virtual sessions, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Financial Processing: Process and track expenses and invoices using Emburse, and review, edit, and finalize client invoices in partnership with accounting and e-billing teams.
• File and Information Management: Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, manage incoming and outgoing mail, and track attorney state and federal court admissions and renewals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma is required.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential, along with familiarity with databases and internet research.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), and strong time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Bonus: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.