Attorney Resource Group (ARG) Assistant

Responsibilities

• Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads legal documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all materials
• Reviews and edits documents to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state jurisdictional rules and procedures
• Prepares legal documents for court filing and electronic filing
• Makes and manages hearing reservations, coordinating with court systems and attorney calendars
• Edit/proofread documents
• Promptly responds to attorney requests via written, verbal, or electronic communication
• Effectively and efficiently manages work and information requests, including document management, scheduling, and coordination of Firm resources
• Helps attorneys and team members apply new technology to improve efficiency and quality of work product
• Hands off work with detailed instructions to team members so that the work product is not compromised
• Smoother handles multiple demands and shifting priorities across all Firm offices

Requirements

• Experience in a legal environment or professional services preferred
• Adequate knowledge of general office equipment and software operating systems
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually)
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication
• Ability to use a computer monitor, read, create, proofread and transcribe documents
• Ability to work in a high-pressure deadline driven environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, with a willingness to accept ownership of projects and be successful in driving project and daily tasks, to a successful conclusion
• Experience: 1-2 years related experience
• Prior experience working in a high-volume law firm preferred
• BA degree preferred