Business Legal Practice Assistant

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Perkins Coie LLP

Perkins Coie is a national law firm with over 1,200 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia. We provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services to a broad range of clients, from FORTUNE 50 corporations to emerging growth startups, as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Business Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) in our Seattle, WA office. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $57,980 to $104,360 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. The Legal Practice Assistant will provide administrative support to designated attorneys, paralegals, and other firm professionals in the Business practice group. As a member of the Perkins Coie LLP business professional support team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm.

H1: Join Perkins Coie LLP as a Business Legal Practice Assistant in Seattle, WA
H2: Competitive Salary Range of $57,980 to $104,360 Annually

Essential Functions:

- Proactively monitor timekeepers' workload and anticipate next steps to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
- Create, edit, and proofread legal documents
- Manage timekeepers' calendars and schedule meetings and trips
- File documents with courts and agencies and ensure deadlines are met
- Screen and route phone calls and take messages
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and arrange messenger services
- Coordinate with docketing specialist to ensure court documents meet firm requirements
- Conduct preliminary conflict checks
- Prepare new client/matter intake forms and engagement letters
- Assist with billing process and prepare accounting documents
- Arrange client meetings and appointments, including travel and accommodations
- Maintain administrative and client files and organize documents
- Create stock certificates and manage large mailings
- Coordinate client events and receptions

Specific Skills Preferred:

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
- Knowledge of library operations and records management
- Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and deadlines
- Understanding of legal terminology and procedures

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Seven or more years of previous law firm experience
- Notary certification helpful

Perkins Coie is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and offers a collaborative and respectful company culture. The firm also provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Perkins Coie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

About Perkins Coie LLP:

- National law firm with over 1,200 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia
- Provides corporate, commercial litigation, and intellectual property legal services to a broad range of clients
- Clients include FORTUNE 50 corporations, emerging growth startups, and public and not-for-profit organizations

Law Firm Seeks Business Legal Practice Assistant in Seattle, WA:

- Legal secretary position in Perkins Coie LLP's Business practice group
- Full-time with competitive salary range of $57,980 to $104,360 annually
- Responsible for providing administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and other firm professionals
- Must maintain professional conduct and confidentiality
- Essential functions include monitoring timekeepers' workload, creating and proofreading documents, managing calendars and scheduling, filing documents, and coordinating with docketing specialist
- Specific skills preferred include strong organizational skills, knowledge of library operations and records management, and familiarity with court procedures and legal terminology
- High school diploma or equivalent required, previous law firm experience of seven or more years preferred, notary certification helpful
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals
- Equal Opportunity Employer

Join Perkins Coie LLP as a Business Legal Practice Assistant in Seattle, WA:

- Competitive salary range of $57,980 to $104,360 annually
- Essential functions include monitoring workload, creating and proofreading legal documents, managing calendars and scheduling, and filing documents
- Specific skills preferred include strong organizational skills, knowledge of library operations and records management, and familiarity with court procedures and legal terminology
- Must maintain professional conduct and confidentiality
- High school diploma or equivalent required, previous law firm experience of seven or more years preferred, notary certification helpful
- Excellent benefits, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals
- Equal Opportunity Employer

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Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid sabbaticals, annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, personal medical and parental leave, paid time off, family care benefits

Not specified

High school diploma or equivalent.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by contacting the company's human resources department.

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