The ARG Assistant supports the attorneys in delivering the highest level of service to our clients. As a contributing team member, the ARG specialist is pro-active in balancing multiple assignments. They take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work product while contributing to the team and maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads documents, spreadsheets and presentations
Prepares legal documents for court filing and electronic filing
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
Smoothly handles multiple demands and shifting priorities across all Firm offices
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of general office or Law firm experience preferred
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
TOP THREE THINGS:
1 year minimum of law firm experience (high volume preferred)
Bi-Lingual is a plus but not required
Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
