Administrative Legal Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for an Administrative Legal Assistant to join our team in our Seattle office.  We offer a hybrid work engagement with one day of remote work, and four days in-office. This is an entry-level position which is designed to provide assistance to legal assistants and other administrative staff on a task basis. Completion of all provided training programs is mandatory.  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:

• Assist legal assistants and other administrative staff with administrative tasks, including:
• Attorney time entry
• Prepare/organize binders/notebooks
• Organize files (paper and electronic)
• Maintain electronic document files; downloading and saving
• Coordinate/schedule messenger, overnight delivery or courier services as needed
• Assist with travel arrangements
• CLE registration
• Assist legal assistants with new business intake tasks, including:
• Run conflicts checks
• Open new client and matter files
• Assist legal assistants and with expense and accounting-related tasks, including:
• Prepare, submit, and track expense reimbursement reports
• Process and track vendor invoices
• Process check requests
• Review and edit prebills and invoices
• Attend training classes
• Communicate clearly with all appropriate team members on project status
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to schedule by being timely on breaks, lunches and meetings

Join us if you have:

• 1+ years’ experience in a professional office preferred
• GED or High School Diploma
• Ability to read and write English
• Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
• Highly organized and accurate
• Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
• Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, service-focused environment and to handle stressful situations in calm, composed manner.
• Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
• A highly professional demeanor and appearance – adhere to dress code
• Firm commitment to providing customer service excellence
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed or requested

Who We Are

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is an AmLaw 100 law firm with 9 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.

What’s in it For You?

DWT offers competitive compensation in addition to ample benefits including but not limited to:

• Choice of health and vision insurance plans
• 2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service work
• Dental plan
• Fertility and adoption benefit
• Paid sabbatical after 13 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Retirement contribution

 This job description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.

Washington State  

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $62,000 to $67,000 ($31.79 to $34.36 hourly).