Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant — Proactive Support

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Commercial Litigation - Legal Practice Assistant to deliver high-level admin and legal support to attorneys and practice teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes calendar management, document preparation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams, with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism. In-office five days per week for the first 30 days, then three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Five-plus years of legal or professional services administrative experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide calendars, scheduling, travel, and deadline management.
• Prepare, format, edit, and manage legal documents and client materials.
• Monitor workloads, deadlines, and follow-ups to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate files and client information in systems.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, paralegals, and teams to support matters.
• Assist with meetings, events, proposals, and business development activities.
• Support billing, time entry, invoices, and client intake.
• Assist with tech initiatives, workflow management, and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and represent the firm professionally.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal support

Document management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management systems

CRM systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a Commercial Litigation - Legal Practice Assistant to deliver high-level admin and legal support to attorneys and practice teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes calendar management, document preparation, and collaboration with clients and internal teams, with a focus on confidentiality and professionalism. In-office five days per week for the first 30 days, then three days weekly.