Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service. Those principles have remained constant even as the firm has grown to more than 600 attorneys in 9 offices coast-to-coast.
The Administrative Legal Assistant will support legal assistants and administrative staff with tasks such as time entry, file organization, and processing invoices.
They are also responsible for maintaining electronic document files, coordinating deliveries, and managing travel arrangements.
What you need
Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a professional office and a high school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and the ability to type 50+ wpm are required.
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 Portland 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 which may include, attorney time entry, prepare/organize binders, organize files, conflicts checks, open new client and new matter files, expense reimbursement, process vendor invoices
Maintain electronic document files; downloading and saving
Coordinate/schedule messenger, overnight delivery or courier services as needed
Review and edit prebills and invoices
Travel arrangements, CLE registration
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:
At least one year of experience in a professional office preferred
GED or High School Diploma
Self-starter with a high degree of attention to detail
Ability to accurately type 50+ wpm
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability and willingness to learn new programs and program updates
Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
A highly professional demeanor and appearance
Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment and to handle stressful situations in calm, composed manner
Ability to prioritize tasks and to complete projects with minimal supervision
Ability to follow client confidentiality guidelines
Ability to pay close attention to detail and be highly organized and accurate
Strong time management skills
A highly professional demeanor and appearance – adhere to dress code
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.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:www.dwt.com/dei.
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.
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