Commercial Litigation 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 and termination. For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for "EEO Is the Law." To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish.

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H1: Join Our Team as a Commercial Litigation Legal Practice Assistant at Perkins Coie Law Firm

H2: Essential Functions and Requirements for Commercial Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

Bullet Points:

- Perkins Coie, a top law firm, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to work in their Commercial Litigation Department in Portland, OR.
- This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.
- The Legal Practice Assistant will provide support to designated attorneys, maintain calendars, prepare legal documents, and handle billing processes.
- Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, previous law firm experience, and strong knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Perkins Coie is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- 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.

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Legal Practice Assistant
Location: Portland, OR
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 14 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0004861

Perkins Coie, a top law firm, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) for their Commercial Litigation Department in Portland, OR. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

The Legal Practice Assistant will provide highly varied and complex litigation and administrative support, with minimal supervision, to designated attorneys. This includes creating, editing, and proofreading legal documents, maintaining calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements for timekeepers and clients.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least seven years of law firm experience. Notary certification and product liability knowledge are helpful. Strong knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel and excellent organizational and communication skills are also required.

Perkins Coie is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Essential Functions:

- Proactively maintain an overview of timekeepers' workload and caseload
- Provide varied and complex support to timekeepers with moderate supervision
- Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread legal documents
- Maintain timekeepers' calendars of meetings and business trips
- Provide executive support for client/attorney/administrative conferences, meetings, and appointments
- Coordinate travel arrangements as necessary
- Generate pleadings and briefs, including Tables of Contents and Authorities
- Process and route incoming mail, faxes, and electronic communications
- Coordinate with the docketing specialist
- Coordinate preliminary conflicts checks
- Prepare new client/matter intake forms and engagement letters
- Assist with billing processes
- Demonstrate flexibility to handle tasks and prioritize workflow
- Be familiar with and adhere to all firm policies
- Keep supervisor informed of activities and any significant problems and/or schedule changes
- Coordinate absences within workgroups
- Adhere to the principles of client and firm confidentiality

Specific Skills Required:

- Accurate typing at 65 wpm
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Strong knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous law firm experience of seven or more years
- Notary certification is helpful
- Product liability knowledge is helpful

Perkins Coie 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 and the firm is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Join our team at Perkins Coie, one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals. For more information about equal employment opportunity, please click here for "EEO Is the Law." To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please click here. Perkins Coie participates in E-Verify, please view the following links for details in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right to Work, click here for details in English and Spanish.

Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Sabbaticals, Annual Discretionary Bonus, 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Accrued Paid Time Off, Personal Medical and Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Family Care Benefits

English

Communication, Organization, Time Management, Document Preparation, Legal Terminology, MS Word, Outlook, Excel

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Interested candidates should apply through the Perkins Coie website or through a job posting site.

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent

Legal