Administrative Resource Team Assistant (Entry-Level Legal Assistant)

Husch Blackwell; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Administrative Resource Team Assistant to support its dynamic team in Los Angeles. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a legal environment, where you will assist with various administrative tasks, including document preparation, meeting coordination, and office management. The firm values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture that empowers employees to grow and thrive. If you are a motivated individual looking for a long-term career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan participation

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including typing, transcribing, and document management.
• Assist with meeting arrangements, expense statements, and office equipment operation.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Chrome River

Job description

Administrative Resource Team Assistant (Entry-Level Legal Assistant)

Job Category: Administrative Support

Requisition Number: ADMIN002548

Posted: April 3, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site, Los Angeles, CA

Description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. We are committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Administrative Resource Team (ART) Assistant position in our Los Angeles, CA office. This position will work onsite full-time.

The Administrative Resource Team (ART) Assistant works within the Firmwide Administrative Resource Team to provide remote administrative and clerical support to PST Specialists and Resource Center Specialists. This role involves close collaboration with Specialists to continually grow in understanding and ability to perform key administrative functions in a law firm environment. Essential functions include:

• Assists with typing, transcribing, and revising documents.
• Makes meeting and travel arrangements; creates itineraries for travelers.
• Prepares expense statements, reimbursement requests, and other Chrome River responsibilities.
• Assists with saving and profiling pleadings and other documents in the document management system.
• Enters billable time and makes revisions to time entries and prebills as needed.
• Assists with creating and organizing notebooks, large mailings, and file organization.
• Provides on-site support, including mailing, copying, printing, and scanning.
• Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow.
• Updates project log with pending and completed tasks.
• Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles, and typewriters.
• Copes successfully with office demands, remaining calm under pressure.
• Conducts all business in a confidential manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ relevant experience required, preferably in a legal environment.
• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $39,000 - $74,000

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus; however, bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.