legal assistant

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ARNOLD & PORTER LLP

I have been a Senior paralegal at Arnold & Porter LLP for 9 years and 4months. The attorneys in my group are great and I have an amazing Paralegal Manager.  I would have never left this job but unfortunately my position is being eliminated due to the merger with Kaye Scholer LLP.  The environment here is great and the attorneys are great to work for.

A typical day at work for me is usually very busy since I am the only legal assistant in my group. I have many closings and heavy deadlines but a very understanding group and great work-balance. I was able to learn a great deal at my job because I was able to cross train and assist the real estate and litigation departments during my down time.  

I have made lifelong friendships here. Arnold & Porter is my home away from home.  The hardest part of my job was being overwhelmed at times and at times having too much downtime. The corporate department is very up and down with work depending on what deals are going on.  

The most enjoyable part of my job was working a great group of understanding associates, my boss and my friendships that I made here.  Let's be honest I spend more time here than at home on some nights.

Currently making $15 per hour with a Bachelors Degree, this is my biggest problem. Although I’ve been working for a year now the company hasn’t commented on me becoming permanent to receive a possible higher pay and better benefits. The type of work I do coupled with my minimum wage pay isn’t my ideal situation. Their under staffed and not looking to hire permanent (that’s backwards) !! Overall work environment is underwhelming, having to listen to supervisors and managers complain about work, lawyers, their own bosses & the employees under their supervision.

Supported three partners in Fortune100 law firm using my ability to balance and prioritize multiple administrative requests with discretionary judgment, confidentiality, and expertise in organization; word processing and transcription; calendar maintenance; correspondence; attorney and client billing; expense reports and credit card reconciliation; file maintenance; worked with high profile clients, boards of directors, and leaders in government nationally and worldwide; meeting and conference planning; arrange national and international business travel and reimbursements for same using conversion rates.

A typical day was unpredictable--there could be a ton of work or not very much.
I learned that different practices of law required a certain amount of paperwork.
Management cared about the employees and would give various lunch-bag meetings on subjects of interest.
Co-workers were always great and willing to jump in to lend a hand when needed.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with temperamental computers or copiers when working under a deadline.
I enjoyed the annual awards show and the various firm parties or events throughout the year,

Arnold & Porter is a wonderful firm with a relaxed culture that values diversity and pro bono work.  It was a law firm, so crazy days were a requirement -- but they have a wonderful work/life balance philosophy.  The people at Arnold & Porter were equally wonderful and share the same values as Arnold & Porter.   I only left to take advantage of a generous buyout program which allowed me the summer to devote to my art studio.  Now that summer has ended, I'd like to return to more traditional executive assistant work.

Thriving firm
Friendly people who speak
Opportunity for advancement, if you start off in the right department it seems.
Fun employee activities
Cafeteria with a diverse selection of food served for breakfast and lunch

No Big Law job is fun or without stress, but compared to the horror stories from my friends, I think I was very fortunate to work at A&P.  The partners were not your friends but were generally nice -- there were no yellers.  Most of my interactions were positive, and even when a partner had an issue with my work product, he'd take me aside and explain why and how I needed to improve.  There was a good cadre of senior associates too, that offered invaluable mentorship.  

Arnold & Porter is a great place to work, the attorneys and staff work well together and the work is challenging and rewarding.  The firm provides excellent resources, tools and training.  Arnold & Porter values consistency and providing quality products to their clients.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Can't think of anything. Not a happy experience the last few years.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management is accusatory and bias

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Filled with clicks and favoritism 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work , work, work. Pressure to do more work.

In my 8 years of employment at Arnold & Porter LLP, I was extremely happy.  Their culture is one that allows people to grow in k MJ knowledge and reap rewards for thir hard work.  They have one of the best benefits packages in the private sector and have always provided a great customer service approach to their clients and employees

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