Administrative Support Assistant
Jones Walker LLP
About the Role
The Admin Support Assistant (ASA) is an entry-level role providing administrative support to Attorneys and the Admin Resource Team. ASAs will complete an in-depth training and mentoring program to gain the ability to work in all practice groups of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit, format, print, and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels, and other printed material.
- Open and close client files, maintaining them electronically and in hard copy.
- Maintain daily appointment calendars, book meetings, and make travel arrangements.
- Handle expense reimbursements for attorneys.
- Enter attorneys’ time for timesheets and billing purposes.
- Proofread all documents for formatting, spelling, and grammatical errors; ensure attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are intact.
- Print/scan materials.
- Transcribe dictation.
- Prepare courier packages.
- Process check requests and invoices for payment by the Accounting department.
- Utilize and review materials from administrative teams for accuracy.
- Support junior ASAs and other staff as a buddy/mentor.
- Assist with client monthly billing processes.
- Build and coordinate relationships with other Legal Administrative Assistants and teams.
- Support the assigned team and demonstrate willingness to upskill and learn.
- May undertake specific practice group tasks and requirements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor's or associate degree preferred.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Strong communications skills, both written and oral, with attention to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Prior legal administrative support experience is a plus.