Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Land Use

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

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H1: Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Land Use Opportunity at Top Law Firm in Seattle

H2: Join a Culture of Inclusiveness and Authenticity at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Headlines:

- Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $86,000
- Opportunity to work for a top law firm in the .
- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
- Expertise in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions preferred
- Challenging assignments and opportunities for professional growth
- Culture of inclusiveness and authenticity
- Strong emphasis on client service and empathy
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contribution, and more
- Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Request for self-reported demographic data to support diversity and inclusion efforts
- Reasonable accommodations available for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious reasons

The Opportunity:

- Legal Assistant - Real Estate and Land Use position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle
- Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals in business transaction practices
- Expertise in business transactions required, experience in mergers and acquisitions preferred
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong communication and time management skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities:

- Understand assigned timekeepers' practice and clients
- Interact with clients and respond to requests
- Manage client billing process
- Maintain up-to-date forms and templates
- Check in regularly with attorney to ensure project progress
- Assign tasks to other departments and support staff
- Communicate project status to team members
- Set up data rooms for transactions
- Identify and organize documents for closings
- Type, proofread, and edit legal and business documents
- Maintain attorney and client records
- Schedule appointments and meetings
- Answer and respond to phone calls
- Open and route mail
- Prepare and submit expense reports and check requests
- Make travel arrangements
- Schedule conference rooms and arrange for food and equipment
- Assist fellow assistants and attorneys as needed
- Notarize documents (may require Washington Notary certification)

Qualifications:

- 3+ years' experience as a legal assistant/secretary in a law firm environment
- Expertise in business transactions and mergers and acquisitions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Excellent keyboarding, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, service environment
- High school diploma or GED certification

Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $86,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contribution, and more
- 2 paid volunteer days for community service work
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
- Retirement contribution
- Inclusive and authentic culture at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Request for self-reported demographic data to support diversity and inclusion efforts
- Reasonable accommodations available for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious reasons

Application Process:

- Click on the link to apply for the Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Land Use position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle
- New window will open to the corporate careers page
- Follow instructions to submit application
- Email to request accommodations during the application process if needed

Join the team at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and be a part of a culture that values inclusiveness, authenticity, and client service. Apply now for the Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Land Use position in Seattle!

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High school diploma or GED certification required

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Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3 years experience as a legal assistant/secretary in a law firm environment with expertise in supporting business transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Must have a high school diploma or GED certification.

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