Litigation 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 a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in our Seattle office.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant
• Familiarity with law firm billing processes is a plus
• High school diploma or GED certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong word processing and computer skills
• Experience with MS365 a plus
• Proofreading, NetDocs and PowerPoint skills desired
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility with competing priorities in a face-paced environment
• Demonstrate expertise in department-specific topics, procedures and software
• Demonstrate ability to type 75 wpm on word processing equipment with a high degree of accuracy
• Exceptional organizational skills required; ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate with finesse, use tact, diplomacy and discretion with firm contacts and clients
• Willing to work in a team-oriented, service environment; display willingness to share firm and technical knowledge with others
• High degree of attention to detail as well as initiative to learn new skills that will contribute to enhanced performance of their role
• 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
• Firm commitment to providing customer service excellence

Benefits

• 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