Temporary Legal Assistant Trainee - Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Temporary Legal Assistant Trainee - Litigation to join our team in our Seattle office.  This is a temporary position lasting six months, with potential to convert to a full-time opportunity for the right candidate. This is an essential position that will require five day in-office.  This position is assigned to a mentor(s) who provide critical support to five to eight attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group. It requires quickly learning federal and state court rules; drafting, editing and formatting pleadings and discovery documents; basic understanding  filing procedures in both federal and state courts; arranging for service of documents; maintaining electronic files (NetDocs); proficiency with attorney time entry (Intapp); knowledge of billing software; and other tasks as assigned. At Davis Wright Tremaine, you will find challenging assignments, opportunities for professional growth and community involvement, and a culture of inclusion. DWT fosters inclusiveness and authenticity. Regardless of position, everyone here has a voice and the support is unparalleled. On a typical day you will:

• Draft, proofread, format and edit pleadings, discovery responses, correspondence and other legal documents
• Utilize billing software to run client-related accounting reports
• Prepare spreadsheets analyzing client billing data
• Maintain electronic files
• Schedule depositions and meetings; make travel arrangements; maintain attorneys calendars
• Track and calendar internal and case-related deadlines
• Open new client matters and initiate conflict checks
• Enter billable time into time-keeping system

 

Join us if you have:

• Strong skills in word processing and computer use: ability to type 65 wpm with high accuracy; proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or Nuance required; some knowledge of PowerPoint, time keeping programs, NetDocs, and SharePoint sites preferred; ability to perform internet research
• Ability to read and understand court rules including filing procedures and formatting requirements, ensure compliance with court rules and assigned judge’s individual rules and practices
• High attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needed tasks to complete projects
• Able and willing to learn new electronic programs
• Excellent grammar, proofreading and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of energy; able to work at a fast pace and to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in calm, composed manner
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision
• Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested
• Degree preferred
• A high school diploma or GED certification, required

 

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 11 offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them. Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, consultations covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing 
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm
• Wellness Benefits:
• Peloton App
• Headspace App

 Washington State    The hourly range for this position in Washington is $26.15 to $28.72. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked. Temporary employees working at leas