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Experience Information: - Minimum of one year of related work experience, or equivalent - Paralegal Assistant or legal support experience preferred - Practice group-specific experience preferred - Two-year or four-year degree preferred - Paralegal Certificate a plus
Salary Information: - Compensation range of $51,860 to $73,810 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience - Eligible for annual discretionary bonus - 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance - Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually - Personal medical and parental leave - Up to 10 paid holidays - Family care benefits
Job Description:
H1: Join the Perkins Coie Law Firm as a Paralegal Assistant with our Commercial Litigation/Government Contracts group!
H2: Essential Functions and Schedule
The Paralegal Assistant will assist paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a variety of duties under supervision. This position also promotes and maintains the goodwill and reputation of the firm. The schedule offers flexibility and a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week in office.
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- Provide administrative and paralegal support to specific attorneys in the Government Contracts practice group - Create, format, and edit files in accordance with attorneys' instructions - Prepare and finalize correspondence, client bills, filings, and other documents - Coordinate with firm personnel on issues affecting client matters and attorney activity - Review pre-bills, cross-reference attorney entries, and recommend edits for attorney review - Prepare and update client budgets - Handle new client/matter paperwork and manage conflicts - Conduct factual research and analysis and prepare tailored work products - Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and third parties - Manage attorney file organization and maintenance - Locate and organize documents for witness interviews, meetings, depositions, hearings, and other events - Create and maintain electronic and hardcopy document binders - Assist with scheduling and coordinating events, trainings, and travel for attorneys - Help with time entry, expense reimbursement requests, calendaring, and other administrative tasks
Specific Skills Required: - Strong communication skills, both oral and written - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Typing speed of 50 words per minute with accuracy - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments under pressure - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Education and Experience: - High school diploma required, with a minimum of one year of related work experience or equivalent - Paralegal Assistant or legal support experience preferred - Practice group-specific experience preferred - Two-year or four-year degree preferred - Paralegal Certificate a plus
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H1: Join the Perkins Coie Law Firm as a Paralegal Assistant with our Commercial Litigation/Government Contracts group!
H2: Essential Functions and Schedule
The Paralegal Assistant will assist paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a variety of duties under supervision. This position also promotes and maintains the goodwill and reputation of the firm. The schedule offers flexibility and a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week in office.
Bullets:
- Provide administrative and paralegal support to specific attorneys in the Government Contracts practice group - Create, format, and edit files in accordance with attorneys' instructions - Prepare and finalize correspondence, client bills, filings, and other documents - Coordinate with firm personnel on issues affecting client matters and attorney activity - Review pre-bills, cross-reference attorney entries, and recommend edits for attorney review - Prepare and update client budgets - Handle new client/matter paperwork and manage conflicts - Conduct factual research and analysis and prepare tailored work products - Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and third parties - Manage attorney file organization and maintenance - Locate and organize documents for witness interviews, meetings, depositions, hearings, and other events - Create and maintain electronic and hardcopy document binders - Assist with scheduling and coordinating events, trainings, and travel for attorneys - Help with time entry, expense reimbursement requests, calendaring, and other administrative tasks
Specific Skills Required: - Strong communication skills, both oral and written - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Typing speed of 50 words per minute with accuracy - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple assignments under pressure - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Education and Experience: - High school diploma required, with a minimum of one year of related work experience or equivalent - Paralegal Assistant or legal support experience preferred -
