Attorney Resource Group Assistant (ARG)

Strategic Legal Practices•Century City, CA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Legal Practices is seeking a full-time Attorney Resource Group Assistant. 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 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 Smoothly handles multiple demands and shifting priorities across all Firm offices Perform other responsibilities as assigned The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

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
1-2 years related experience

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a high-volume law firm preferred
BA degree preferred

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
Smoothly handles multiple demands and shifting priorities across all Firm offices
Perform other responsibilities as assigned