Legal Operations Assistant – Organized, Impactful Support

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department and related teams. The role focuses on keeping legal files organized, managing electronic records, and providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff.

Qualifying candidates will have at least 3 years of legal assistant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; confidentiality and meticulous recordkeeping are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Three (3) years of experience as a legal assistant.
• Experience with legal electronic records management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, especially as to accounting or financial information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and organization of the Legal Department's files, including maintenance of legal electronic records management system.
• Develops and maintains library organization system, in cooperation with others in the Legal Department.
• Assists with processing bankruptcy notices or claims.
• Assists with budget preparation and financial administration, including processing invoices from vendors and outside firms, as well as internal expenses.
• Manages applicable department personnel's calendars and scheduling, including meeting and event coordination.
• Supports legal operations and workflow improvement projects and tasks.
• Provides document drafting, editing, proofreading, and formatting support.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets and other materials.
• Coordinates travel for applicable Legal department personnel.
• Performs all other administrative functions as needed.
• Anticipates attorney needs and managing deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of all corporate or other private, personal, or privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal document management

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Legal records management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support the Legal Department and related teams. The role focuses on keeping legal files organized, managing electronic records, and providing comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and staff.

Qualifying candidates will have at least 3 years of legal assistant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; confidentiality and meticulous recordkeeping are essential in this fast-paced