Administrative Legal Assistant

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and vision insurance

Dental plan

2 paid volunteer days

Fertility and adoption benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Retirement contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland is seeking an Administrative Legal Assistant for a hybrid role with one remote day and four in-office days. This entry-level position supports legal assistants and staff, with mandatory training provided to develop essential skills.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced legal environment, while maintaining professional presentation.

Formación

• Entry-level position designed to provide assistance to legal assistants and other staff.
• Completion of all training programs is mandatory.
• At least one year of experience in a professional office preferred.
• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Ability to type 50+ wpm accurately.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent grammar and proofreading skills.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.

Responsabilidades

• Assist legal assistants and administrative staff with tasks such as time entry, binder preparation, and file organization.
• Maintain electronic document files; download and save documents.
• Coordinate messenger, courier services, and related logistics.
• Review prebills and invoices for accuracy.
• Arrange travel and CLE registrations.
• Attend training classes and share status updates with the team.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality; adhere to schedules.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Typing 50+ wpm

Educación

GED or High School Diploma

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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:

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 [e-mail].

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