Legal Resource Assistant: Trial Prep & Admin Support

Arnold & Porter Llp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter has a Legal Resource Assistant opening in the New York office. The role supports attorneys and legal personnel with administrative work in a collaborative team environment.

The position includes preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling expenses and invoices, onboarding clients, and supporting billing. A high school diploma is required, with a two- or four-year degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, two- or four-year degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize time effectively.
• Proficiency with standard office procedures in a team setting.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and emails.
• Assist in trials, depositions, client meetings, and case strategy meetings; organize exhibits and memoranda.
• Manage attorneys' Outlook calendars and arrange virtual meetings.
• Process expenses and invoices through Chrome River.
• Coordinate attorney travel and archiving of mail.
• Maintain attorney files and state/federal admissions.
• Work with MS Office and firm applications to complete assignments.
• Onboard and manage new clients and matters.
• Review and finalize firm invoices and support billing processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases

Internet research

Education

Two-year degree

Four-year degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Databases

Internet research

Job description

Arnold & Porter has a Legal Resource Assistant opening in the New York office. The role supports attorneys and legal personnel with administrative work in a collaborative team environment.

The position includes preparing and proofreading legal documents, managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling expenses and invoices, onboarding clients, and supporting billing. A high school diploma is required, with a two- or four-year degree preferred.