Legal Resource Assistant

Arnold & Porter LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter LLP seeks a Legal Resource Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The role provides administrative support across document preparation, scheduling, and billing, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, organizing files, handling invoices, and assisting with California court filings. Overtime eligibility applies to this nonexempt position, and a discretionary annual bonus may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a professional office environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and emails.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls.
• Process expenses and invoices through Emburse.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Handle incoming mail distribution and archiving.
• Monitor attorney caseloads and deadlines.
• Maintain attorney court admissions and renewals.
• Assist with California court filings.
• Support client and matter onboarding processes.
• Review and finalize client invoices and coordinate with accounting and e-billing teams.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other firm applications to complete assignments efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet research

Job description

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Legal Resource Assistant to support attorneys and legal staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This role provides administrative support across a variety of practice needs, including document preparation, scheduling, and billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and emails.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls.
• Process expenses and invoices through Emburse.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
• Handle incoming mail distribution and archiving.
• Monitor attorney caseloads and deadlines.
• Maintain attorney court admissions and renewals.
• Assist with California court filings.
• Support client and matter onboarding processes.
• Review and finalize client invoices and coordinate with accounting and e-billing teams.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other firm applications to complete assignments efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative, professional office environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments effectively.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

The base salary for this position is $52,800.
For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.
As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.
The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunityemployer 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.

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