The Administrative Resource Team Assistant position at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an entry-level legal assistant role, providing administrative and clerical support to PST Specialists and Resource Center Specialists. This full-time position is located in our Springfield, MO office. The firm is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and is dedicated to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
The role of the ART Assistant is to assist with various administrative tasks and support the team in delivering high-quality service to clients. This includes typing, transcribing, and revising documents, making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing expense statements, and assisting with document management. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with a 2-year degree preferred, and 1-2 years of relevant experience in a legal environment. A minimum typing speed of 60 wpm and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also required.
Husch Blackwell values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation, and is looking for a motivated professional who shares these values and is seeking a long-term role where they can grow and be valued and empowered. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in order to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job. Interested individuals should include a cover letter and resume when applying.
Responsibilities of the Administrative Resource Team Assistant include:
- Providing remote administrative and clerical support to PST Specialists and Resource Center Specialists. - Assisting with typing, transcribing, and revising documents. - Making meeting arrangements and travel arrangements. - Preparing expense statements, reimbursement requests, and other responsibilities. - Saving and profiling pleadings and other documents in the document management system. - Entering billable time and making revisions to time entries and prebills. - Creating and organizing notebooks, large mailings, and file organization. - Providing on-site support, including mailing, copying, printing, and scanning. - Actively participating in regular team meetings to discuss projects and workflow. - Updating project log with pending and completed tasks. - Operating office equipment, such as PCs, printers, phones, copiers, and typewriters. - Remaining calm under pressure and successfully coping with office demands. - Conducting all business in a confidential manner. - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for the position include:
- High school diploma or GED, with a 2-year degree preferred. - 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal environment. - Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm. - Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Husch Blackwell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The firm is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and is dedicated to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Interested individuals should include a cover letter and resume when applying.
Join the team at Husch Blackwell and become a part of a firm that values teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. Apply now for the Administrative Resource Team Assistant position and take the first step towards a long-term, fulfilling career in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
