legal practice assistant

Starbucks Coffee Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to deliver high-level legal and administrative support across Licensing, IP, Employment, Real Estate, Litigation and Commercial matters. The role requires knowledge of office software, document preparation, and coordination of tasks under supervision of attorneys and paralegals.

You will manage calendars, expenses, travel, and regulatory records, and contribute to reports, research, and project management while

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a legal assistant capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Legal support

Office suite

Document processing

Calendar management

Research

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Anaqua

Smartsheet

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Now Brewing – legal practice Assistants! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This position requires an individual with both comprehensive knowledge of office suite applications and legal document processing. A working knowledge of office practices, in addition to a high degree of skill in applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents, is required. This role initiates routine legal tasks under the supervision of paralegals or attorneys, informs attorneys of significant issues in a timely manner, reviews materials and provides comments to attorneys in the form of reports and summaries, conducts research, performs a variety of legal assignments, and manages routine projects, including drafting, reviewing, and transmitting legal correspondence and documents.

As a legal practice assistant, you will…

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support – Provide direct support to attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff and coordinate assigned tasks and projects.
• Manage attorney and department operations – Complete attorney expenses and transaction reconciliations; maintain calendars; coordinate meetings and A/V support; arrange business travel and itineraries; and manage bar dues, renewals, registrations, and CLE records and reporting.
• Coordinate legal-department projects and events – Contribute to departmental projects and committees, including event coordination, catering, hosting, room and hotel reservations, and visitor-badge coordination, while continuing legal education and company training relevant to the role.

We’d love to hear from people with…

• 5+ year’s experience in a legal assistant capacity, and the ability to span across multiple practice areas such as Licensing, Intellectual Property (IP), Employment, Real Estate, Litigation, and Commercial.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the ethics of the position, including ethical rules regarding confidentiality, billing, client representation, and advocacy.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with attorneys and staff.
• Detail-oriented and proactive self-starter who demonstrates the ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work effectively with challenging individuals and groups, and to handle stress and conflict with diplomacy.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal training or its equivalent.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Ability to remain focused under stressful situations.
• Computer proficiency, ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite and practice-related databases and software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Anaqua, and Smartsheet. Intermediate to advanced level.
• Must have strong organizational skills that result in efficient and timely work product.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four (4) days a week.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.